Bakersfield, CA Cost of Living Index

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state rank#517
73/100
us rank#11,405

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Bakersfield cost of living index

IndexBakersfieldCaliforniaNational
Cost of living index98131100
Goods & Services index94107100
Groceries index105113100
Health care index103108100
Housing index94185100
Transportation index102108100
Utilities index104110100
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  • The cost of living in Bakersfield, CA is 25.2% less than the California average.
  • The cost of living in Bakersfield, CA is 2% less than the national average.
  • Each cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. If the amount is below 100, it is lower than the national average. If the amount is above 100, it is higher than the national average.
  • Gas
  • The price of gas in Bakersfield, CA is $3.66.
  • The price of gas in Bakersfield is 1.2% higher than the national average.
  • Kodiak, AK is the most expensive city for gas at $4.55 per gallon.
  • Augusta, GA is the least expensive city for gas at $3.11 per gallon.
  • Coffee
  • The price of coffee in Bakersfield, CA is $5.99.
  • The price of coffee in Bakersfield is 19.7% higher than the national average.
  • Juneau, AK is the most expensive city for coffee at $7.29.
  • Waco, TX is the least expensive city for coffee at $2.79.
  • Pizza
  • The price of pizza in Bakersfield, CA is $8.00.
  • The price of pizza in Bakersfield is 11.8% lower than the national average.
  • Dothan, AL is the most expensive city for pizza at $14.79.
  • Ogden, UT is the least expensive city for pizza at $6.33.

California average prices compared to national average

The average prices for Bakersfield, CA goods and services that are below the "0" percentile are lower compared to the national average. If the average prices are above the "0" percentile, they are higher compared to the national average.

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