Delano, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 7.7% more expensive than Delano, California.

You would need a salary of $53,854 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Delano, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Delano, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Delano, California
Delano, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Delano, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher