Bakersfield, California vs. Carmel Valley Village, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel Valley Village, California is 100.2% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $150,145 in Carmel Valley Village, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel Valley Village, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
286% more expensive in Carmel Valley Village
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Carmel Valley Village, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Carmel Valley Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.2% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  319.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  56.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher