Thousand Oaks, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 37.9% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $59,032 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower