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SAN FRANCISCO vs. BAKERSFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Francisco, California vs. Bakersfield, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is
57.6%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$72,041
in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Bakersfield is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
57.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
15.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
82.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
14.6% higher
Commute
34.5% lower
Health
20.3% lower
Taxes
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Personal
14.6% lower
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