Indio, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 6.5% cheaper than Indio, California.

You would need a salary of $46,745 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indio, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Indio, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Indio, California
Indio, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Indio, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower