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


The cost of living in Pasadena, Texas is 11.6% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $66,297 in Pasadena, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, Texas is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Pasadena
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Pasadena, TX
Compared to Bakersfield, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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