Bakersfield, California vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 70.7% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $273,114 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Oakland
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.7% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  27.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher