Conroe, Texas vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 8.7% more expensive than Conroe, Texas.

You would need a salary of $54,364 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Conroe, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Conroe, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Conroe, Texas
Conroe, TX vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Conroe, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher