Bakersfield, California vs. Apple Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apple Valley, California is 3.2% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $120,858 in Apple Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apple Valley, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Apple Valley
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Apple Valley, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Apple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower