Bakersfield, California vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 27.2% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $241,634 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
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  27.2% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  73.5% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
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  Personal
  1.8% higher
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