Pleasanton, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 54.8% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $22,586 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Pleasanton, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.8% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower