Surprise, Arizona vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 3.9% cheaper than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $48,048 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Surprise, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher