Apple Valley, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 3.1% cheaper than Apple Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $72,680 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Apple Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Apple Valley, California
Apple Valley, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Apple Valley, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher