Bakersfield, California vs. Federal Way, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 29.7% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $64,845 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Federal Way, WA
Compared to Bakersfield, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.9% lower
  Commute
  43.5% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher