Modesto, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 10.0% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $44,996 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Modesto, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher