Bakersfield, California vs. Kyle, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kyle, Texas is 1.5% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $50,774 in Kyle, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kyle, Texas is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
20% more expensive in Kyle
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Kyle, TX
Compared to Bakersfield, Kyle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% higher
      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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower