Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Massachusetts vs Bakersfield, California


The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 12.3% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $84,202 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Springfield, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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