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


The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 1.6% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $73,787 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Worcester, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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