Bakersfield, California vs. San Tan Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Tan Valley, Arizona is 4.4% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $78,264 in San Tan Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Tan Valley, Arizona is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in San Tan Valley
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. San Tan Valley, AZ
Compared to Bakersfield, San Tan Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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