Cost of Living in Bakersfield, CA
Population: 408,366 | California
106
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100
Bakersfield is 6% more expensive than the national average.
104
Housing
114
Home Values
102
Regional Price
Income
- Median Household Income
- $77,397
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- +3%
Housing
- Median Rent
- $1,371/mo
- Median Home Value
- $347,300
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $1,540/mo
Everyday Prices in Bakersfield
BLS Average Prices for the Bakersfield-Delano, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
⛽
$3.22
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🥚
$2.62
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+5% vs US
🥛
$4.22
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🍞
$1.94
Bread (white)
per lb
+5% vs US
🍗
$4.35
Chicken breast
per lb
+5% vs US
⚡
$0.28
Electricity
per kWh
+48% vs US