Walnut Creek, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 47.7% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $78,413 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Walnut Creek, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.7% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower