Pasadena, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 44.3% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $66,781 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.3% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower