Bakersfield, California vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 3.3% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $18,375 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in United States
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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)
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower