salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Henderson to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,857
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$97,214
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$484,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$2,520
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$151
👥 People living there
411,986
332,141
Commute to work
23.6 min
24.3 min
College degree
23.6%
37.4%
Own their home
60.6%
66.1%
Below poverty line
16.3%
9%
Unemployment
7%
6.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Henderson for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Henderson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $134,660 | -32% in Henderson |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $27,110 | -21% in Henderson |
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | $103,940 | -19% in Henderson |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,900 | $65,040 | -19% in Henderson |
| Firefighter | $72,410 | $59,280 | -18% in Henderson |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,890 | $38,940 | -17% in Henderson |
| Cashier | $35,220 | $29,360 | -17% in Henderson |
| Customer Service Representative | $47,310 | $39,560 | -16% in Henderson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Henderson cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield and Henderson cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Henderson to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $59,601 a year gives the same standard of living in Henderson.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Henderson?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $97,214 in Henderson, 11% more in Henderson.