Forney, Texas vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 3.7% cheaper than Forney, Texas.

You would need a salary of $67,393 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Forney, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Forney, Texas
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
22% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Forney, Texas
Forney, TX vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Forney, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher