Bakersfield, California vs. Pacific Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pacific Grove, California is 93.6% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $96,809 in Pacific Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pacific Grove, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
246% more expensive in Pacific Grove
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Pacific Grove, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Pacific Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.6% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  277.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  56.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower