Livermore, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 43.2% cheaper than Livermore, California.

You would need a salary of $108,004 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Livermore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Livermore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Livermore, California
Livermore, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Livermore, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower