Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs South Padre Island, Texas


The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 10.6% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $67,026 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Bakersfield, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% lower
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.9% lower

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