Bakersfield, California vs. Livermore, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Livermore, California is 75.9% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $87,959 in Livermore, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Livermore, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Livermore
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Livermore, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Livermore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.9% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  27.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher