Bakersfield, California vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 19.1% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $59,574 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Bakersfield, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% higher
      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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.6% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher