Bakersfield, California vs. Midland, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Midland, Texas is 11.3% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $61,192 in Midland, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Midland, Texas is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Midland
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Midland, TX
Compared to Bakersfield, Midland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower