Bakersfield, California vs. West Valley City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Valley City, Utah is 7.1% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $80,295 in West Valley City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Valley City, Utah is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in West Valley City
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. West Valley City, UT
Compared to Bakersfield, West Valley City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower