Bakersfield, California vs. La Grange, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Grange, Texas is 11.2% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $44,391 in La Grange, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Grange, Texas is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% cheaper in La Grange
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. La Grange, TX
Compared to Bakersfield, La Grange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower