Visalia, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 1.1% more expensive than Visalia, California.

You would need a salary of $61,145 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Visalia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Visalia, California
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
9% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Visalia, California
Visalia, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Visalia, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% higher
      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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher