What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

Food is 5.5% higher, utilities are 5.8% higher, commute is 46.7% higher, and personal expenses are 8.3% higher in Austin compared to Amarillo.

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WASHINGTON vs. BAKERSFIELD
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Cost of Living Calculator - Washington, North Carolina vs Bakersfield, California

Q: How much more expensive is Bakersfield compared to Washington?

You would need a salary of $97,796 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, North Carolina.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 30.4% more expensive than Washington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $97,796 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, North Carolina.

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• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Washington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

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75% more expensive in Bakersfield
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Washington, NC vs Bakersfield, CA

Compared to Washington, Bakersfield is:

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30.4% higher

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2.6% higher

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48.3% higher

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12.5% higher

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63.4% higher

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29.7% lower

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7.1% higher

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