Bakersfield, California vs. Waipahu, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waipahu, Hawaii is 70.4% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $127,805 in Waipahu, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waipahu, Hawaii is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Waipahu
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Waipahu, HI
Compared to Bakersfield, Waipahu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.4% higher
      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
  40.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  58.9% higher
  Commute
  39.7% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher