salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Dallas to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$1,760
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,691
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$76,054
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$320,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$5,075
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$160
👥 People living there
411,986
1,307,930
Commute to work
23.6 min
25.7 min
College degree
23.6%
38.2%
Own their home
60.6%
42.4%
Below poverty line
16.3%
16.7%
Unemployment
7%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Dallas for lower rent, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Dallas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $134,900 | -32% in Dallas |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $24,160 | -30% in Dallas |
| Carpenter | $66,540 | $48,740 | -27% in Dallas |
| Electrician | $75,860 | $59,010 | -22% in Dallas |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,400 | $122,520 | +22% in Dallas |
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | $101,420 | -21% in Dallas |
| Nurse Practitioner | $165,580 | $130,980 | -21% in Dallas |
| Police Officer | $78,130 | $92,910 | +19% in Dallas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Dallas cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield and Dallas cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Dallas to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $61,311 a year gives the same standard of living in Dallas.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Dallas?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $76,054 in Dallas, 14% more in Bakersfield.