Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Lancaster, California


The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 11.2% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $83,431 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Lancaster, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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