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Cost of Living in Bakersfield, CA

108.4
Above Average · National average is 100

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$73,827
Median Income
$1,283/mo
Median Rent
$320,600
Median Home
404,321
Population

Cost Breakdown

🏠Housing
110.3
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🛒Groceries
98.8
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🚗Transportation
107.7
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🏥Healthcare
104
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
⚡Utilities
101.7
0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Some values estimated
Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
$1,001
est.
$1,129
est.
$1,283$1,642
est.
$1,873
est.

Est. values are derived from the census median rent using national HUD bedroom ratios. Actual HUD Fair Market Rents may differ.

Nearby Cities

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Shafter, CA
Average
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McFarland, CA
Affordable
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Wasco, CA
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Taft, CA
Affordable
86.8
Delano, CA
Affordable
93
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