Cost of Living Calculator - Shasta, California vs Bakersfield, California


The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 3.8% cheaper than Shasta, California.

You would need a salary of $48,093 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Shasta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Shasta, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
26% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Shasta, California
Shasta, CA vs Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Shasta, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.