Bakersfield, California vs. Corpus Christi, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Corpus Christi, Texas is 19.1% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $80,948 in Corpus Christi, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Corpus Christi, Texas is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Corpus Christi
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Corpus Christi, TX
Compared to Bakersfield, Corpus Christi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower