Dallas, Texas vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 2.4% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $41,974 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Dallas, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
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  2.4% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
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  Personal
  2.2% lower
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