Gilbert, Arizona vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 15.7% cheaper than Gilbert, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $168,541 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gilbert, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Gilbert, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Gilbert, Arizona
Gilbert, AZ vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Gilbert, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% lower
      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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher