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SAN DIEGO vs. BAKERSFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Diego, California vs. Bakersfield, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is
35.5%
cheaper
than San Diego, California.
You would need a salary of
$618,853
in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is
cheaper
than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to San Diego, Bakersfield is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
35.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
9.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
62.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.7% higher
Commute
13.8% lower
Health
2.9% higher
Taxes
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Personal
2.6% lower
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