Riverside, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 22.9% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $38,553 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Riverside, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower