Bakersfield, California vs. Pismo Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pismo Beach, California is 72.7% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $173 in Pismo Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pismo Beach, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Pismo Beach
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Pismo Beach, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Pismo Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.7% 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)
  252.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% lower
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher