Bakersfield, California vs. Prineville, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prineville, Oregon is 10.2% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $35,938 in Prineville, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prineville, Oregon is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
23% cheaper in Prineville
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Prineville, OR
Compared to Bakersfield, Prineville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% lower
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower