Bakersfield, California vs. Visalia, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Visalia, California is 1.1% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $87,064 in Visalia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Visalia, California is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
8% cheaper in Visalia
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Visalia, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Visalia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower