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
$1,887
$2,018
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,407
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$86,862
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$371,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$3,619
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$203
👥 People living there
179,898
411,986
Commute to work
27.2 min
23.6 min
College degree
38.5%
23.6%
Own their home
66.4%
60.6%
Below poverty line
9.5%
16.3%
Unemployment
5.8%
7%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Bakersfield for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Bakersfield cheaper to live in?
Aurora 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 Aurora?
About $60,557 a year gives the same standard of living in Bakersfield.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Bakersfield?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $86,862 in Bakersfield, 16% more in Aurora.