Cost of Living in Bakersfield

Cost Breakdown by Category

Index values. National average = 100. Lower is more affordable.

💰 Purchasing Power

With a median income of $57,548 and a cost of living index of 101, the purchasing power-adjusted income in Bakersfield is $56,978.

This means you need a higher income in Bakersfield to match the purchasing power of an average US city.

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