salaryBakersfield is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Hialeah to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$2,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,877
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$59,958
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$392,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
103.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$2,228
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$169
👥 People living there
411,986
226,165
Commute to work
23.6 min
29 min
College degree
23.6%
22.1%
Own their home
60.6%
46.6%
Below poverty line
16.3%
17%
Unemployment
7%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Hialeah for lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Hialeah cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,018 a month there versus $2,297 in Hialeah.
What salary do I need in Hialeah to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $61,503 a year gives the same standard of living in Hialeah.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Hialeah?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $59,958 in Hialeah, 45% more in Bakersfield.