Bellevue, Washington vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 48.2% cheaper than Bellevue, Washington.

You would need a salary of $25,889 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellevue, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Bellevue, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue, WA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Bellevue, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.2% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.3% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower