Glendale, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 46.3% cheaper than Glendale, California.

You would need a salary of $26,829 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Glendale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Glendale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Glendale, California
Glendale, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Glendale, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.3% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower