Bakersfield, California vs. Sugar Land, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sugar Land, Texas is 9.6% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $219,149 in Sugar Land, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sugar Land, Texas is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Sugar Land
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Sugar Land, TX
Compared to Bakersfield, Sugar Land is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher