Bakersfield, California vs. Gig Harbor, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gig Harbor, Washington is 37.1% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $89,139 in Gig Harbor, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gig Harbor, Washington is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Gig Harbor
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Gig Harbor, WA
Compared to Bakersfield, Gig Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.7% lower
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher