Midland, Texas vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 12.8% more expensive than Midland, Texas.

You would need a salary of $84,569 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Midland, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Midland, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Midland, Texas
Midland, TX vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Midland, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  39.1% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher