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BAKERSFIELD vs. SAN MARCOS
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs San Marcos, Texas

The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 3.2% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $203,298 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield, CA vs San Marcos, TX

Compared to Bakersfield, San Marcos is:

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3.2% lower

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6.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

10.7% lower

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Utilities

9.0% lower

Commute

3.1% higher

Health

18.7% higher

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Personal

12.1% lower

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