Medford, Oregon vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 1.1% more expensive than Medford, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $66,710 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Medford, Oregon
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
25% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Medford, Oregon
Medford, OR vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Medford, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% higher
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher