Bakersfield, California vs. Mount Vernon, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Texas is 23.2% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $103,665 in Mount Vernon, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Texas is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Mount Vernon, TX
Compared to Bakersfield, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower