Bakersfield, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 45.6% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $72,824 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Washington
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Bakersfield, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  30.6% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher