Bakersfield Metro Area, CA Cost of Living


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Bakersfield cost of living score
99.3
Less expensive
0.7% lower
than the US average
33.8% lower
than the California average
Bakersfield Califor Metro Area, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.7% lower than the U.S. average and 33.8% lower than the average for California.

Bakersfield Metro Area, CA

Housing costs in Bakersfield?
A typical home costs $334,900, which is 0.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 54.3% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bakersfield costs $1,140 per month, which is 20.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 88.6% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Bakersfield?
To live comfortably in Bakersfield Califor Metro Area, California, a minimum annual income of $64,080 for a family, and $34,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bakersfield?
The cost of living in Bakersfield, CA Metro Area is slightly below the national average. The median house value is $334,900 which is lower than the US average of $338,100. This makes it an attractive place for those looking to buy a home without breaking the bank. Furthermore, the cost of living index in Bakersfield is 99.3 compared to the US average of 100, making it an affordable option for those on a budget. With such competitive prices and reasonable costs it's no wonder why people are flocking to this area of California.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBakersfieldCaliforniaUnited States
  99.3149.9100.0
  97.8105.1100
  92.798.3100.0
  95.7234.8100.0
  $334,900$733,500$338,100
  112.9%102.4%100.0%
  103.9133.1100.0
  109.2118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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