Bakersfield, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 55.1% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $130,306 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in San Diego
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
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  55.1% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
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  Personal
  2.6% higher
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