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
$1,999
$2,018
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,407
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$86,862
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$371,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$3,619
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$203
👥 People living there
505,268
411,986
Commute to work
26.5 min
23.6 min
College degree
59.2%
23.6%
Own their home
46.4%
60.6%
Below poverty line
16.9%
16.3%
Unemployment
5.9%
7%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Bakersfield for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Bakersfield | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $34,320 | +86% in Bakersfield |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $198,070 | +77% in Bakersfield |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $72,410 | +53% in Bakersfield |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $66,540 | +31% in Bakersfield |
| Electrician | $58,650 | $75,860 | +29% in Bakersfield |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $78,130 | +28% in Bakersfield |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $128,810 | +28% in Bakersfield |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,500 | $165,580 | +25% in Bakersfield |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Bakersfield cheaper to live in?
Atlanta 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 Atlanta?
About $60,497 a year gives the same standard of living in Bakersfield.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Bakersfield?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $86,862 in Bakersfield, 6% more in Atlanta.