Portland, Oregon vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 21.9% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $39,048 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Portland, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  39.8% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
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  Personal
  9.1% lower
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