Bakersfield, California vs. Atascadero, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atascadero, California is 34.3% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $96,720 in Atascadero, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atascadero, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Atascadero
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Atascadero, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Atascadero is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower