salaryFrisco is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Frisco to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$2,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$2,299
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$162,004
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$642,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$9,572
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$196
👥 People living there
411,986
219,304
Commute to work
23.6 min
28.6 min
College degree
23.6%
67.5%
Own their home
60.6%
65.9%
Below poverty line
16.3%
3.6%
Unemployment
7%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Frisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Frisco cheaper to live in?
Frisco is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,246 a month there versus $2,018 in Bakersfield.
What salary do I need in Frisco to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $57,723 a year gives the same standard of living in Frisco.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Frisco?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $162,004 in Frisco, 46% more in Frisco.