Monrovia, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 38.6% cheaper than Monrovia, California.

You would need a salary of $46,024 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monrovia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Monrovia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Monrovia, California
Monrovia, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Monrovia, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower