Sacramento, CA vs Bakersfield, CA

Rent & cost of living comparison

Bakersfield, CA is 9% cheaper to rent than Sacramento, CA, with median rents of $1,875 vs $2,064. Sacramento, CA has a notably higher share of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher (37.1%).

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