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SEATTLE vs. BAKERSFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison
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Seattle, Washington vs. Bakersfield, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is
38.4%
cheaper
than Seattle, Washington.
You would need a salary of
$46,216
in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is
cheaper
than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Seattle, Bakersfield is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
38.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
8.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
66.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
62.4% higher
Commute
24.7% lower
Health
3.9% higher
Taxes
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Personal
14.3% lower
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