- Cost of Living
- United States
- United States
- Sacramento, California
- Bakersfield, California
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Cost of living in Sacramento, California (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Bakersfield, California (United States)
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| Food | + 23% | |||
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| Food in Sacramento, California (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 | $17 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 | $9 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $10 | $3.21 | + 198% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.26 | $1.11 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.98 | $4.89 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 | $4.04 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 | $6 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.80 | $3.33 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.47 | $1.70 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.52 | $3.69 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 | $14 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.42 | $1.61 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.18 | $1.80 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Sacramento, California (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,247 | $1,517 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,711 | $1,130 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 | $165 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,872 | $1,144 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,167 | $816 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $157 | $92 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 | $51 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $321 | $288 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $155 | $108 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $13 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 | $17 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Sacramento, California (United States) is about the same as in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 | $54 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 | $40 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $109 | $95 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Sacramento, California (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,355 | $22,992 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.53 | $1.00 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 | $41 | + 115% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Sacramento, California (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $9 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 | $23 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 | $121 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 | $6 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.08 | $3.08 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 | $5.12 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.55 | $2.82 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.29 | $1.81 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 | $20 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Sacramento, California (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 | $47 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 | $26 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 | $75 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 | $12 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.97 | $4.66 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $7 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $383 | $429 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.41 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 | $32 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | $10 | + 3% | |
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TOTAL | + 34% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 297 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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