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


The cost of living in Shelton, Washington is 5.6% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $70,793 in Shelton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Washington is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
33% cheaper in Shelton
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Shelton, WA
Compared to Bakersfield, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% lower
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower

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