What is a pro or con of living in Bakersfield, Californiacompared to Astoria, Oregon?

Utilities are 60% more expensive in Bakersfield.

What salary do I need to live in Bakersfield, California copmared to Astoria, Oregon?

A salary of $75,000 in Astoria, Oregon should increase to $75,732 in Bakersfield, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ASTORIA vs. BAKERSFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Astoria, Oregon vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 1.0% more expensive than Astoria, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $75,732 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Astoria, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Astoria, Oregon
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Utilities
60% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Astoria, Oregon

Astoria, OR vs. Bakersfield, CA

Compared to Astoria, Bakersfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

10.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

60.0% higher

Commute

35.2% higher

Health

8.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Astoria, Oregon vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Astoria, OR vs. Bakersfield, CA

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