Bakersfield, California vs. Sandy, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sandy, Utah is 24.1% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $62,041 in Sandy, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandy, Utah is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Sandy
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Sandy, UT
Compared to Bakersfield, Sandy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower