Seaside, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 28.3% cheaper than Seaside, California.

You would need a salary of $14,331 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seaside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Seaside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Seaside, California
Seaside, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Seaside, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.2% higher
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  36.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher