Airport, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 3.4% more expensive than Airport, California.

You would need a salary of $51,700 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Airport, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Airport, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Airport, California
Airport, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Airport, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher