salaryBakersfield is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Denver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$2,065
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$2,127
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$102,153
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$616,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
105.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$2,751
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$113
👥 People living there
411,986
718,877
Commute to work
23.6 min
24.9 min
College degree
23.6%
56.5%
Own their home
60.6%
48.8%
Below poverty line
16.3%
11.2%
Unemployment
7%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Denver for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Denver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $69,910 | $99,040 | +42% in Denver |
| Operations Manager | $104,460 | $142,330 | +36% in Denver |
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $134,540 | -32% in Denver |
| Police Officer | $78,130 | $101,970 | +31% in Denver |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,400 | $127,880 | +27% in Denver |
| Accountant | $79,620 | $100,020 | +26% in Denver |
| Firefighter | $72,410 | $87,980 | +22% in Denver |
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | $101,130 | -21% in Denver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Denver cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,018 a month there versus $2,065 in Denver.
What salary do I need in Denver to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $62,912 a year gives the same standard of living in Denver.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Denver?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $102,153 in Denver, 15% more in Denver.