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

Median Home Cost is 26% cheaper in Bakersfield.

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

A salary of $100,000 in Vancouver, Washington could decrease to $87,627 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.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Vancouver, Washington vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 12.4% cheaper than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $87,627 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Vancouver, Washington

Vancouver, WA vs. Bakersfield, CA

Compared to Vancouver, Bakersfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

23.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

49.9% higher

Commute

17.1% lower

Health

0.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Vancouver, Washington vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Vancouver, WA vs. Bakersfield, CA

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