Bakersfield, California vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 17.6% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $176,402 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher