Bakersfield, California vs. Lubbock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 22.0% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $78,046 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Lubbock
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Lubbock, TX
Compared to Bakersfield, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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)
  45.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  26.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower