Bakersfield, California vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 42.6% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $142,650 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher