Yuma, Arizona vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 13.0% more expensive than Yuma, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $56,503 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yuma, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Yuma, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Yuma, Arizona
Yuma, AZ vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Yuma, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% higher
      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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  32.1% higher
  Health
  32.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher