Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs College Station, Texas


The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 14.4% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $66,789 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in College Station
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs College Station, TX
Compared to Bakersfield, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower

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