West Newbury, Massachusetts vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 31.2% cheaper than West Newbury, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,421 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Newbury, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than West Newbury, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in West Newbury, Massachusetts
West Newbury, MA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to West Newbury, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% lower
      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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower