Porterville, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 7.3% more expensive than Porterville, California.

You would need a salary of $91,172 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Porterville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Porterville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Porterville, California
Porterville, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Porterville, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% higher
      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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher