Bakersfield, California vs. Spokane, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spokane, Washington is 4.6% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $71,518 in Spokane, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spokane, Washington is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
29% cheaper in Spokane
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Spokane, WA
Compared to Bakersfield, Spokane is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.0% lower
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower