Bakersfield, California vs. Kennewick, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kennewick, Washington is 4.9% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $71,301 in Kennewick, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kennewick, Washington is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
27% cheaper in Kennewick
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Kennewick, WA
Compared to Bakersfield, Kennewick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% lower
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower