Ontario, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 18.5% cheaper than Ontario, California.

You would need a salary of $81,481 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ontario, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Ontario, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Ontario, California
Ontario, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Ontario, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher