salaryAkron is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Bakersfield to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$2,018
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,407
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$86,862
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$371,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$3,619
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$203
👥 People living there
189,247
411,986
Commute to work
22.2 min
23.6 min
College degree
23.6%
23.6%
Own their home
50.7%
60.6%
Below poverty line
23.3%
16.3%
Unemployment
7.8%
7%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Bakersfield for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Bakersfield | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $128,810 | +59% in Bakersfield |
| Physician Assistant | $130,980 | $198,070 | +51% in Bakersfield |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $114,380 | +38% in Bakersfield |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,090 | $165,580 | +30% in Bakersfield |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $130,330 | +24% in Bakersfield |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,070 | $76,130 | +23% in Bakersfield |
| Warehouse Worker | $39,100 | $46,890 | +20% in Bakersfield |
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $150,900 | +20% in Bakersfield |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Bakersfield cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $2,018 in Bakersfield.
What salary do I need in Bakersfield to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $64,830 a year gives the same standard of living in Bakersfield.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Bakersfield?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $86,862 in Bakersfield, 40% more in Bakersfield.