Bakersfield, California vs. Artesia, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Artesia, California is 45.6% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $72,776 in Artesia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Artesia, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Artesia
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Artesia, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Artesia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  46.9% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher