Bakersfield, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 318.6% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $376,712 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
789% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  318.6% 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
  25.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,114.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  35.7% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher