Bakersfield, California vs. South Gate, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Gate, California is 36.3% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $68,133 in South Gate, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Gate, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in South Gate
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. South Gate, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, South Gate is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  57.0% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher