Bakersfield, California vs. Pittsburg, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburg, California is 53.1% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $111,759 in Pittsburg, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburg, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Pittsburg
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Pittsburg, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Pittsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  32.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher