salaryLincoln is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Lincoln to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$104
👥 People living there
411,986
294,856
Commute to work
23.6 min
18.4 min
College degree
23.6%
41.8%
Own their home
60.6%
56.1%
Below poverty line
16.3%
12.7%
Unemployment
7%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for higher incomes.
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver | $57,690 | $81,790 | +42% in Lincoln |
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $128,050 | -35% in Lincoln |
| Lawyer | $150,900 | $101,300 | -33% in Lincoln |
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | $87,530 | -32% in Lincoln |
| Carpenter | $66,540 | $49,910 | -25% in Lincoln |
| Nurse Practitioner | $165,580 | $124,440 | -25% in Lincoln |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,900 | $61,940 | -22% in Lincoln |
| Software Developer | $130,330 | $101,690 | -22% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $2,018 in Bakersfield.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $54,466 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $77,509 in Lincoln, 12% more in Bakersfield.