Syracuse, New York vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 22.9% more expensive than Syracuse, New York.

You would need a salary of $61,474 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Syracuse, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Syracuse, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, NY vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Syracuse, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher