East Palo Alto, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 44.0% cheaper than East Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $28,022 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than East Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in East Palo Alto, California
East_Palo_Alto, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to East_Palo_Alto, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% lower
      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
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% higher
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower