Bakersfield, CA vs Shafter, CA

Rent & cost of living comparison

Bakersfield, CA is 29% cheaper to rent than Shafter, CA, with median rents of $1,865 vs $2,640. Bakersfield, CA has a notably higher share of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher (23.6%).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, Zillow ZORI, HUD Fair Market Rents