What is a pro or con of living in Bellaire, Texascompared to Bakersfield, California?

Median Home Cost is 164% more expensive in Bellaire.

What salary do I need to live in Bellaire, Texas copmared to Bakersfield, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Bakersfield, California should increase to $82,012 in Bellaire, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BAKERSFIELD vs. BELLAIRE
Cost of Living Comparison

Bakersfield, California vs. Bellaire, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellaire, Texas is 64.0% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $82,012 in Bellaire, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bellaire, Texas is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Bellaire
than in Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield, CA vs. Bellaire, TX

Compared to Bakersfield, Bellaire is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

64.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

233.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.7% lower

Commute

9.5% higher

Health

3.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Bakersfield, California vs. Bellaire, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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