salaryAmarillo is 10% 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
$1,219
$2,018
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,128
$1,407
💵 Families earn per year
$71,086
$86,862
🔑 Buying a house
$196,900
$371,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.8
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,000
$3,619
⚡ Electric bill per month
$145
$203
👥 People living there
201,885
411,986
Commute to work
19.6 min
23.6 min
College degree
26.6%
23.6%
Own their home
59.7%
60.6%
Below poverty line
15.8%
16.3%
Unemployment
3.4%
7%
Bottom line
- Pick Amarillo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Bakersfield for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Amarillo | Bakersfield | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,710 | $34,320 | +51% in Bakersfield |
| Firefighter | $48,420 | $72,410 | +50% in Bakersfield |
| Physician Assistant | $132,990 | $198,070 | +49% in Bakersfield |
| Registered Nurse | $86,850 | $128,810 | +48% in Bakersfield |
| Electrician | $54,360 | $75,860 | +40% in Bakersfield |
| Carpenter | $47,780 | $66,540 | +39% in Bakersfield |
| Nurse Practitioner | $119,150 | $165,580 | +39% in Bakersfield |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,990 | $114,380 | +35% in Bakersfield |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amarillo or Bakersfield cheaper to live in?
Amarillo is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,219 a month there versus $2,018 in Bakersfield.
What salary do I need in Bakersfield to match $60,000 in Amarillo?
About $65,924 a year gives the same standard of living in Bakersfield.
Where do people earn more, Amarillo or Bakersfield?
The typical household earns $71,086 in Amarillo and $86,862 in Bakersfield, 18% more in Bakersfield.