Bakersfield, California vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 14.1% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $123,250 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Bakersfield, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.3% lower
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher