Bakersfield, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 96.8% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $98,404 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
263% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Santa_Cruz, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Santa_Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  96.8% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  274.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  19.2% higher
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  Personal
  1.6% higher
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