San Fernando, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 29.9% cheaper than San Fernando, California.

You would need a salary of $45,566 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Fernando, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than San Fernando, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in San Fernando, California
San Fernando, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to San Fernando, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower