salaryBakersfield is 5% 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
$2,087
$2,018
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,407
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$86,862
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$371,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$3,619
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$203
👥 People living there
394,432
411,986
Commute to work
28.6 min
23.6 min
College degree
33.6%
23.6%
Own their home
62.4%
60.6%
Below poverty line
11.9%
16.3%
Unemployment
5.9%
7%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 | Aurora | Bakersfield | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $134,540 | $198,070 | +47% in Bakersfield |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $69,910 | -29% in Bakersfield |
| Registered Nurse | $101,130 | $128,810 | +27% in Bakersfield |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $104,460 | -27% in Bakersfield |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,040 | $165,580 | +24% in Bakersfield |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $78,130 | -23% in Bakersfield |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $100,400 | -21% in Bakersfield |
| Accountant | $100,020 | $79,620 | -20% in Bakersfield |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Bakersfield cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,018 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Bakersfield to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $57,223 a year gives the same standard of living in Bakersfield.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Bakersfield?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $86,862 in Bakersfield, 10% more in Aurora.