Shandon, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 7.2% cheaper than Shandon, California.

You would need a salary of $46,409 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Shandon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Shandon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Shandon, California
Shandon, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Shandon, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher