Bakersfield, California vs. Big Spring, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Spring, Texas is 27.9% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $36,074 in Big Spring, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Spring, Texas is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Big Spring
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Big Spring, TX
Compared to Bakersfield, Big Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower