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


The cost of living in San Diego, Texas is 30.9% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $34,574 in San Diego, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, Texas is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in San Diego
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs San_Diego, TX
Compared to Bakersfield, San_Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower

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