Bakersfield, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 107.9% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $155,948 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
239% more expensive in San Jose
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  107.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  313.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  45.8% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
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  Personal
  1.8% higher
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