Yelm, Washington vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 7.0% cheaper than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,493 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Yelm, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Yelm, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.8% higher
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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