Bakersfield, California vs. Shoreline, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shoreline, Washington is 53.7% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $115,256 in Shoreline, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shoreline, Washington is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Shoreline
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Shoreline, WA
Compared to Bakersfield, Shoreline is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.7% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.9% lower
  Commute
  37.7% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher