Rockport, Texas vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 15.7% more expensive than Rockport, Texas.

You would need a salary of $57,830 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockport, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Rockport, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Rockport, Texas
Rockport, TX vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Rockport, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  37.0% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher