Bakersfield, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 75.1% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $306,504 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in Irvine
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.1% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  256.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher