San Antonio, Texas vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 15.1% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $80,601 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to San Antonio, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher