| | Perris, CA | Bakersfield, CA | United States |
| Overall | 131.2 | 99.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.1 | 99.0 | 100 |
| Health | 87.3 | 91.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 144.3 | 106.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $494,200 | $349,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,960.0% | 11,170.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 157.7 | 103.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 112.2 | 111.2 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Perris 
8 Reviews
I've lived in Perris since 1980 and it's changed from a small town of farmers to a city of almost 80,000 people. I'll mention the changes a bit down in my review. More
Lake Matthews is gorgeous we own a gigantic home on 2.5 acres with a view among million dollar estates
its quiet and rural here
its so beautiful on cool breezy days More
Don't believe any bad reviews or opinions about Perris those people have never been to Stockton El Cajon Long Beach Oakland or central LA with higher levels of crime, More
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Reviews for Bakersfield 
75 Reviews
I am a millennial, born and raised here. As someone who wrestled with staying for years, there are a lot of valid reasons to not come to Bakersfield. Air quality, summer More
I have lived here all of my life. 40+ years. It used to be fun and kinda safe but now it is so scary to go outside. We are literally a homeless dumping ground and there More
I moved here from Seattle 25 years ago, when it had a population of 200,000, and practically the only place to get coffee was a place called “Duke’s Ranch”. Why did I More
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