salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Las Vegas to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$1,806
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,614
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$79,676
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$427,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$2,065
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$159
👥 People living there
411,986
660,400
Commute to work
23.6 min
25.7 min
College degree
23.6%
27.7%
Own their home
60.6%
56.6%
Below poverty line
16.3%
14%
Unemployment
7%
7.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Las Vegas for lower rent, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Las Vegas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $134,660 | -32% in Las Vegas |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $27,110 | -21% in Las Vegas |
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | $103,940 | -19% in Las Vegas |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,900 | $65,040 | -19% in Las Vegas |
| Firefighter | $72,410 | $59,280 | -18% in Las Vegas |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,890 | $38,940 | -17% in Las Vegas |
| Cashier | $35,220 | $29,360 | -17% in Las Vegas |
| Customer Service Representative | $47,310 | $39,560 | -16% in Las Vegas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Las Vegas cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield and Las Vegas cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Las Vegas to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $59,601 a year gives the same standard of living in Las Vegas.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Las Vegas?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $79,676 in Las Vegas, 9% more in Bakersfield.