Bakersfield, California vs. Denton, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denton, Texas is 5.9% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $141,151 in Denton, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denton, Texas is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Denton
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Denton, TX
Compared to Bakersfield, Denton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower