Simi Valley, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 31.9% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $34,058 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Simi Valley, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower