Bakersfield, California vs. Rockaway Beach, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockaway Beach, Oregon is 7.4% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $46,325 in Rockaway Beach, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockaway Beach, Oregon is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
43% cheaper in Rockaway Beach
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Rockaway Beach, OR
Compared to Bakersfield, Rockaway Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.2% lower
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower