What is a pro or con of living in Bakersfield, Californiacompared to Oak Harbor, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 26% cheaper in Bakersfield.

What salary do I need to live in Bakersfield, California copmared to Oak Harbor, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Oak Harbor, Washington could decrease to $48,545 in Bakersfield, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OAK HARBOR vs. BAKERSFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Oak Harbor, Washington vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 2.9% cheaper than Oak Harbor, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,545 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Harbor, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Oak Harbor, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Oak Harbor, Washington

Oak Harbor, WA vs. Bakersfield, CA

Compared to Oak Harbor, Bakersfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

26.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

69.5% higher

Commute

38.7% higher

Health

3.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Oak Harbor, Washington vs. Bakersfield, California

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