salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,648
$2,018
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,407
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$86,862
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$371,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$3,619
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$203
👥 People living there
397,742
411,986
Commute to work
26.6 min
23.6 min
College degree
32.6%
23.6%
Own their home
54.3%
60.6%
Below poverty line
12.9%
16.3%
Unemployment
5.7%
7%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for lower rent, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Bakersfield for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Bakersfield | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $134,900 | $198,070 | +47% in Bakersfield |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $34,320 | +42% in Bakersfield |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $66,540 | +37% in Bakersfield |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $75,860 | +29% in Bakersfield |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $128,810 | +27% in Bakersfield |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,980 | $165,580 | +26% in Bakersfield |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $79,900 | +23% in Bakersfield |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,510 | $46,890 | +22% in Bakersfield |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Bakersfield cheaper to live in?
Arlington and Bakersfield cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Bakersfield to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $58,717 a year gives the same standard of living in Bakersfield.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Bakersfield?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $86,862 in Bakersfield, 7% more in Bakersfield.