Bellingham, Washington vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 16.1% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $251,786 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
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  16.1% lower
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  60.3% higher
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
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  Personal
  4.9% lower
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