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Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Seattle, Washington

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 62.3% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $348,901 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Seattle
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Bakersfield, Seattle is:
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  62.3% higher
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  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.3% higher
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  Utilities
  38.4% lower
  Commute
  32.7% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
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  Personal
  16.7% higher
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