Long Beach, Washington vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 23.1% more expensive than Long Beach, Washington.

You would need a salary of $92,321 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Long Beach, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Long Beach, Washington
Long Beach, WA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Long Beach, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  85.2% higher
  Commute
  53.5% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher