Westminster, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 36.2% cheaper than Westminster, California.

You would need a salary of $37,658 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westminster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Westminster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Westminster, California
Westminster, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Westminster, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower