Bakersfield, California vs. Spokane Valley, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spokane Valley, Washington is 1.2% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $51,397 in Spokane Valley, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spokane Valley, Washington is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
27% cheaper in Spokane Valley
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Spokane Valley, WA
Compared to Bakersfield, Spokane Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% lower
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower