salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Glendale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$1,864
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,633
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$79,302
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$387,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$1,612
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$191
👥 People living there
411,986
252,833
Commute to work
23.6 min
27.7 min
College degree
23.6%
24.3%
Own their home
60.6%
57.2%
Below poverty line
16.3%
15.1%
Unemployment
7%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Glendale for lower rent, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Glendale cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield and Glendale cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Glendale to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $59,876 a year gives the same standard of living in Glendale.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Glendale?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $79,302 in Glendale, 10% more in Bakersfield.