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


The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 33.2% cheaper than Martinez, California.

You would need a salary of $65,173 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinez, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Martinez, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Martinez, California
Martinez, CA vs Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Martinez, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.4% higher
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower

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