Manteca, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 20.4% cheaper than Manteca, California.

You would need a salary of $71,640 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manteca, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Manteca, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Manteca, California
Manteca, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Manteca, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher