McAllen, Texas vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 31.2% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $65,609 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Mcallen, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% higher
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% higher