Northwest Stanwood, Washington vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 0.9% cheaper than Northwest Stanwood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $49,569 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Northwest Stanwood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Northwest Stanwood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Northwest Stanwood, Washington
Northwest Stanwood, WA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Northwest Stanwood, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  61.9% higher
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher