For most of us, living in these high end Bakersfield neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in California. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bakersfield for 2026, sorted by overall cost of living which includes: groceries, goods and services, real estate and rent prices. In case you’re wondering, the cost of living average for all cities across the nation is 100.

Population 7,456
21%
Cost of Living Index 149 vs 123
21% higher than Bakersfield
Population 2,514
17%
Cost of Living Index 144 vs 123
17% higher than Bakersfield
Population 4,974
14%
Cost of Living Index 141 vs 123
14% higher than Bakersfield
Population 3,660
8%
Cost of Living Index 133 vs 123
8% higher than Bakersfield
Population 4,201
7%
Cost of Living Index 132 vs 123
7% higher than Bakersfield
Population 2,663
5%
Cost of Living Index 130 vs 123
5% higher than Bakersfield
Population 3,876
5%
Cost of Living Index 130 vs 123
5% higher than Bakersfield
Population 1,080
5%
Cost of Living Index 129 vs 123
5% higher than Bakersfield
Population 4,511
4%
Cost of Living Index 128 vs 123
4% higher than Bakersfield
Population 7,290
3%
Cost of Living Index 127 vs 123
3% higher than Bakersfield
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