Bakersfield, California vs. Mattawa, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mattawa, Washington is 9.5% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $67,892 in Mattawa, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mattawa, Washington is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
35% cheaper in Mattawa
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Mattawa, WA
Compared to Bakersfield, Mattawa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% lower
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower