Piru, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 16.3% cheaper than Piru, California.

You would need a salary of $41,828 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Piru, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Piru, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Piru, California
Piru, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Piru, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher