Cost of Living Calculator - Thermal, California vs Bakersfield, California


The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 4.7% more expensive than Thermal, California.

You would need a salary of $78,492 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thermal, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Thermal, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Thermal, California
Thermal, CA vs Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Thermal, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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