Bakersfield, California vs. Arden-Arcade, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arden-Arcade, California is 19.6% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $239,265 in Arden-Arcade, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arden-Arcade, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Arden-Arcade
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Arden Arcade, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Arden Arcade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% higher
      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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher