salaryMadison is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Madison to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$1,723
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,628
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$84,177
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$372,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
97.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$6,541
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$120
👥 People living there
411,986
278,001
Commute to work
23.6 min
19.4 min
College degree
23.6%
59.9%
Own their home
60.6%
46%
Below poverty line
16.3%
16.4%
Unemployment
7%
2.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Madison for lower rent, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Madison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $133,950 | -32% in Madison |
| Plumber | $66,450 | $85,160 | +28% in Madison |
| Firefighter | $72,410 | $56,430 | -22% in Madison |
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | $101,190 | -21% in Madison |
| Operations Manager | $104,460 | $126,620 | +21% in Madison |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,900 | $63,690 | -20% in Madison |
| Nurse Practitioner | $165,580 | $133,080 | -20% in Madison |
| Lawyer | $150,900 | $124,130 | -18% in Madison |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Madison cheaper to live in?
Madison is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,723 a month there versus $2,018 in Bakersfield.
What salary do I need in Madison to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $57,860 a year gives the same standard of living in Madison.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Madison?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $84,177 in Madison, 3% more in Bakersfield.