South Gate, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 26.6% cheaper than South Gate, California.

You would need a salary of $36,693 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Gate, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than South Gate, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in South Gate, California
South Gate, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to South Gate, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower