salaryBakersfield is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Baltimore to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$1,619
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,479
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$67,058
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$229,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
104.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$3,354
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$157
👥 People living there
411,986
573,243
Commute to work
23.6 min
29.1 min
College degree
23.6%
36.1%
Own their home
60.6%
47.5%
Below poverty line
16.3%
19.7%
Unemployment
7%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Baltimore for lower rent, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Baltimore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $138,790 | -30% in Baltimore |
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | $99,550 | -23% in Baltimore |
| Nurse Practitioner | $165,580 | $131,990 | -20% in Baltimore |
| Pharmacist | $161,930 | $138,110 | -15% in Baltimore |
| Electrician | $75,860 | $65,590 | -14% in Baltimore |
| Lawyer | $150,900 | $132,400 | -12% in Baltimore |
| Operations Manager | $104,460 | $117,040 | +12% in Baltimore |
| Customer Service Representative | $47,310 | $42,850 | -9% in Baltimore |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Baltimore cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,018 a month there versus $1,619 in Baltimore.
What salary do I need in Baltimore to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $62,142 a year gives the same standard of living in Baltimore.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Baltimore?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $67,058 in Baltimore, 30% more in Bakersfield.