salaryBakersfield is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Huntington Beach to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$2,987
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$2,696
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$130,411
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$1,100,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$6,234
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$108
👥 People living there
411,986
195,240
Commute to work
23.6 min
28.4 min
College degree
23.6%
49%
Own their home
60.6%
55.4%
Below poverty line
16.3%
7.8%
Unemployment
7%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Huntington Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Huntington Beach cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,018 a month there versus $2,987 in Huntington Beach.
What salary do I need in Huntington Beach to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $65,849 a year gives the same standard of living in Huntington Beach.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Huntington Beach?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $130,411 in Huntington Beach, 33% more in Huntington Beach.
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