Oxnard, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 25.9% cheaper than Oxnard, California.

You would need a salary of $37,034 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oxnard, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Oxnard, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Oxnard, California
Oxnard, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Oxnard, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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)
  51.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% higher
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower