Considerations when moving from Bakersfield to Los Angeles

Cost of living: Bakersfield vs. Los Angeles

Bakersfield Los Angeles
Average rent cost $1,695 $2,960
Average home value $389,732 $2,368,088
Average income (per capita) $73,827 $74,993
Cost of living (single person) $2,493 $3,922
Cost of living (family of 4) $6,940 $9,213
Unemployment rate 5.9% 10.6%
source: Zumper, Zillow, Numbeo
  • Rent prices in Los Angeles are 75% higher than in Bakersfield.
  • Home prices in Los Angeles are 507.6% higher than in Bakersfield.
  • Income in Los Angeles is 1.6% higher than in Bakersfield.
  • The cost of living for a single person in Los Angeles is 57.3% higher than in Bakersfield.
  • The cost of living for a family in Los Angeles is 32.8% higher than in Bakersfield.
  • The unemployment rate in Los Angeles is 79.66% higher than in Bakersfield.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $4,719.61 in Los Angeles to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Bakersfield.

How life is different in Bakersfield vs. Los Angeles

Los Angeles Bakersfield
Population 3,820,914 909,235
Political leaning Democratic 64-31 Republican 51-46
Summer high 84ยบF 97ยบF
Winter low 46ยบF 38ยบF
Annual rain 16" 7"
Annual snow 0" 0"
Crime index 53.81 58.49
Bakersfield sources: US Census Bureau, 270TOWIN, BestPlaces
Los Angeles sources: Wikipedia, AllTransit, Walk Score, NeighborhoodScout, AirNow
  • The population of Los Angeles is approximately 320% greater than the population of Bakersfield.
  • In the last presidential election, Los Angeles voted Democratic and Bakersfield voted Republican.
  • The average high in the summertime in Los Angeles is 84ยบF and in Bakersfield, itโ€™s 97ยบF.
  • During the coldest part of the year, Los Angeles reaches the temperature of 46ยบF and Bakersfield gets down to 38ยบF.
  • You can expect about 16 inches of annual rainfall in Los Angeles vs 7 inches of rainfall in Bakersfield.
  • In Los Angeles, it snows about 0 inches annually vs 0 inches of snow in Bakersfield.
  • Los Angeles has a lower crime rate than Bakersfield with a crime index of 58.49 vs 53.81.

Things to do in Los Angeles

Whether you prefer to be in the great outdoors, soak up some culture, or catch a live game, Los Angeles has plenty to offer:

Museums in Los Angelestoggle

  • The Getty Center
  • Griffith Observatory
  • Petersen Automotive Museum
  • Battleship USS Iowa Museum
  • The Broad
  • La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
  • Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
  • The Nethercutt Collection
  • Los Angeles County Museum of Art
  • Madame Tussauds Hollywood
  • The Hollywood Museum
  • Skirball Cultural Center
  • Hollywood Bowl Museum
  • Autry Museum of the American West
  • Diorama-museum of Bhagavad-gita

Parks in Los Angelestoggle

  • Griffith Park
  • Runyon Canyon Park
  • Lake Hollywood Park
  • Echo Park
  • Venice Skatepark
  • Exposition Park
  • Lake Balboa Park
  • Grand Park
  • Point Fermin Park
  • Lake Shrine Temple and Retreat
  • Mildred Mathias Botanical Gardens
  • Barnsdall Art Park
  • MacArthur Park
  • Elysian Park
  • Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden

Sports Teams in Los Angelestoggle

  • Los Angeles Clippers (NBA)
  • Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB)
  • Los Angeles FC (MLS)
  • Los Angeles Kings (NHL)
  • Los Angeles Lakers (NBA)
  • Los Angeles Rams (NFL)
  • Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA)

Universities in Los Angelestoggle

  • California State University, Los Angeles
  • California State University, Northridge
  • University of California, Los Angeles
  • American Film Institute Conservatory
  • Alliant International University
  • American Academy of Dramatic Arts (Los Angeles Campus)
  • American Jewish University
  • Abraham Lincoln University
  • The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (Los Angeles Campus)
  • Antioch University's Los Angeles Campus
  • Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
  • Colburn School
  • Columbia College Hollywood
  • Emerson College (Los Angeles Campus)
  • Emperor's College
  • Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising's (Los Angeles campus)
  • Los Angeles Film School
  • Loyola Marymount University
  • Marymount College
  • Mount St. Mary's College
  • National University of California
  • Occidental College
  • Otis College of Art and Design
  • Southern California Institute of Architecture
  • Southwestern Law School
  • University of Southern California
  • Woodbury University

FAQ

How much does it cost to hire a professional moving company from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?toggle

To ship furniture from Bakersfield to Los Angeles with a mover will cost between $660 and $2,866. The cost to move a two- to three-bedroom home will range from $1,378โ€“$4,035, and a four-bedroom move or bigger move from Bakersfield to Los Angeles will cost from $1,815โ€“$5,014.

How much are moving container companies from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?toggle

Moving containers from Bakersfield to Los Angeles will cost you $598 to $1,398 for a studio or one-bedroom home. For a two- to three-bedroom move, moving containers can cost $1,073 to $2,006. A larger home will cost $1,376 to $2,279.

How much is a moving truck from Bakersfield to Los Angeles?toggle

Renting a moving truck is usually the cheapest option, but it requires you to do all of the driving and labor; these estimates include the estimated fuel cost:

Moving a studio or one-bedroom apartment in a rental truck will cost around $140 to $215. A larger move will cost $154 to $269, and a four-bedroom or larger move from Bakersfield to Los Angeles costs from $177 to $295.

How far in advance should I book Bakersfield-to-Los Angeles movers?toggle

Ideally, you should book your move from Bakersfield to Los Angeles at least two months in advance. If youโ€™re moving during the busy summer months, itโ€™s best to book your movers at least three months ahead of your move. The sooner you reserve your Bakersfield-to-Los Angeles movers, the better the chance youโ€™ll get the most affordable rates and secure the exact moving date you need. Some movers even offer early-bird discounts for advance reservations.

What time of year is the cheapest to move to Los Angeles?toggle

The cheapest time of year to move to Los Angeles is between early October and late April. This period of time is outside of the moving industryโ€™s peak season (Mayโ€“September), which means demand โ€” and therefore pricing โ€” will typically be lower. A majority of all U.S. moves happen between May and August, so staying outside the busy summer months will help you save money.

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