Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Santa Margarita, California is 27.2% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $187,586 in Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Santa Margarita
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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