Arlington, TX vs Bakersfield, CA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Arlington, TX = $105,219 in Bakersfield, CA
Buying power is 5.2% higher in Bakersfield, CA
Median Rent
$1,389 vs $1,371
-1.3% lower in Bakersfield, CA
Median Income
$73,519 vs $77,397
5.3% higher in Bakersfield, CA
Home Value
$276,400 vs $347,300
25.7% higher in Bakersfield, CA
Price Level
97.2 vs 102.2
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$55,600 vs $54,800
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
22.7% vs 21.3%
Lower is more affordable