Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Palestine, Texas


The cost of living in Palestine, Texas is 29.0% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $53,240 in Palestine, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palestine, Texas is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Palestine
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Palestine, TX
Compared to Bakersfield, Palestine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  29.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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