salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Enterprise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$2,256
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$106,191
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$475,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
100.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$2,541
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$157
👥 People living there
411,986
240,464
Commute to work
23.6 min
23.8 min
College degree
23.6%
35.7%
Own their home
60.6%
63.7%
Below poverty line
16.3%
8.7%
Unemployment
7%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Enterprise for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Enterprise cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield and Enterprise cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Enterprise to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $59,461 a year gives the same standard of living in Enterprise.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Enterprise?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $106,191 in Enterprise, 18% more in Enterprise.
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