Bakersfield, California vs. New Braunfels, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Braunfels, Texas is 3.9% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $86,518 in New Braunfels, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Braunfels, Texas is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
20% cheaper in New Braunfels
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. New Braunfels, TX
Compared to Bakersfield, New Braunfels is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher