Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Prairie View, Texas


The cost of living in Prairie View, Texas is 19.5% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $40,232 in Prairie View, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prairie View, Texas is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Prairie View
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Prairie View, TX
Compared to Bakersfield, Prairie View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower

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