- Cost of Living
- United States
- United States
- Sacramento, California
- Bakersfield, California
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Cost of living in Sacramento, California (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Bakersfield, California (United States)
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| Food | + 40% | |||
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| Food in Sacramento, California (United States) is 40% 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 | $22 | $17 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 | $9 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 | $3.48 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.36 | $1.10 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 | $4.01 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 | $4.30 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 | $7 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.39 | $3.52 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 | $1.45 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 | $3.11 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 | $16 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.82 | $2.18 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.60 | $1.91 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Sacramento, California (United States) is 34% 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 | $2,678 | $1,589 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,592 | $1,260 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $214 | $154 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,494 | $1,222 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,247 | $849 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $158 | $84 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 | $50 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $355 | $377 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $160 | $119 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 | $13 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 | $31 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Sacramento, California (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 | $61 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 | $67 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 | $92 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 | $163 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Sacramento, California (United States) is 47% 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 | $25,321 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.25 | $1.09 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $88 | $46 | + 92% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 | $28 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Sacramento, California (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 | $8 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 | $23 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $116 | $108 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 | $8 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.54 | $3.90 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 | $5.19 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.36 | $3.36 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.63 | $1.81 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 | $22 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Sacramento, California (United States) is 28% 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 | $62 | $49 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 | $26 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $237 | $101 | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $92 | $70 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 | $13 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 | $5.11 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $7 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $384 | $427 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.39 | $0.30 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 | $31 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 | $10 | + 16% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 181 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 08, 2024.
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