Bakersfield, California vs. Shallowater, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shallowater, Texas is 17.3% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $41,344 in Shallowater, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shallowater, Texas is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Shallowater
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Shallowater, TX
Compared to Bakersfield, Shallowater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  26.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower