Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 1.5% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $49,238 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Philadelphia, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower