Laredo, Texas vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 26.1% more expensive than Laredo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,917 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laredo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Laredo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Laredo, Texas
Laredo, TX vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Laredo, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher