Bakersfield, California vs. The Woodlands, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Woodlands, Texas is 8.2% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $162,331 in The Woodlands, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Woodlands, Texas is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in The Woodlands
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. The Woodlands, TX
Compared to Bakersfield, The Woodlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% higher
      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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower