salaryBakersfield is 7% 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
$2,666
$2,018
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,407
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$86,862
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$371,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$3,619
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$203
👥 People living there
236,254
411,986
Commute to work
26.2 min
23.6 min
College degree
77.1%
23.6%
Own their home
41.3%
60.6%
Below poverty line
7.4%
16.3%
Unemployment
3.3%
7%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Bakersfield for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Bakersfield | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $148,200 | $198,070 | +34% in Bakersfield |
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $104,460 | -33% in Bakersfield |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $34,320 | -25% in Bakersfield |
| Registered Nurse | $102,710 | $128,810 | +25% in Bakersfield |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,840 | $165,580 | +23% in Bakersfield |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $150,900 | -23% in Bakersfield |
| Accountant | $102,140 | $79,620 | -22% in Bakersfield |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,040 | $100,400 | -21% in Bakersfield |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Bakersfield cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,018 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Bakersfield to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $55,593 a year gives the same standard of living in Bakersfield.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Bakersfield?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $86,862 in Bakersfield, 76% more in Arlington.