Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs South Taft, California


The cost of living in South Taft, California is 15.3% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $63,546 in South Taft, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Taft, California is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in South Taft
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs South Taft, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, South Taft is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% lower
      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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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