Bakersfield, California vs. Richmond, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, California is 52.1% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $136,915 in Richmond, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Richmond
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Richmond, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.1% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  32.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher