Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Dripping Springs, Texas


The cost of living in Dripping Springs, Texas is 40.6% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $70,309 in Dripping Springs, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dripping Springs, Texas is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Dripping Springs
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Dripping Springs, TX
Compared to Bakersfield, Dripping Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower

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