salaryRent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income. Most households rent (82%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,560 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 152 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in East Bakersfield?
Share of households by yearly income. 3.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in East Bakersfield
| Size | East Bakersfield | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,104 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $999 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,151 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,647 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,784 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is East Bakersfield overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for East Bakersfield, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in East Bakersfield
Life in East Bakersfield
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Bakersfield?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $341 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $208,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,870 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Bakersfield, CA?
Renting in East Bakersfield costs a median of about $1,789 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in East Bakersfield?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,560 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is East Bakersfield cheap or expensive?
East Bakersfield is rated Expensive: rent takes 51.5% of the typical household income of $41,678. It ranks 152nd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in East Bakersfield?
The median homeowner in East Bakersfield pays $2,369 a year in property taxes, about 1.14% of the median home value.
Is East Bakersfield more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in East Bakersfield?
The median home value in East Bakersfield is $208,700, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.
11,062 people live in East Bakersfield. Numbers are typical (middle) values.