Auburn, Washington vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 22.0% cheaper than Auburn, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,989 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Auburn, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Auburn, Washington
Auburn, WA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Auburn, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.0% higher
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower