salaryAugusta 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
$1,458
$2,018
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,407
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$86,862
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$371,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$3,619
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$203
👥 People living there
201,528
411,986
Commute to work
21.1 min
23.6 min
College degree
24.7%
23.6%
Own their home
50.8%
60.6%
Below poverty line
20.1%
16.3%
Unemployment
8.6%
7%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Bakersfield for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Bakersfield | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $34,320 | +87% in Bakersfield |
| Physician Assistant | $117,240 | $198,070 | +69% in Bakersfield |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $72,410 | +52% in Bakersfield |
| Registered Nurse | $87,760 | $128,810 | +47% in Bakersfield |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $114,380 | +43% in Bakersfield |
| Nurse Practitioner | $120,270 | $165,580 | +38% in Bakersfield |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $66,400 | +36% in Bakersfield |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $78,130 | +34% in Bakersfield |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Bakersfield cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $2,018 in Bakersfield.
What salary do I need in Bakersfield to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $65,865 a year gives the same standard of living in Bakersfield.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Bakersfield?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $86,862 in Bakersfield, 31% more in Bakersfield.