Tumwater, Washington vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 5.1% cheaper than Tumwater, Washington.

You would need a salary of $142,294 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tumwater, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Tumwater, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Tumwater, Washington
Tumwater, WA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Tumwater, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.5% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher