salaryMemphis is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Memphis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$1,399
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,194
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$55,797
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$169,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
92.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$1,845
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$223
👥 People living there
411,986
618,980
Commute to work
23.6 min
21.1 min
College degree
23.6%
28%
Own their home
60.6%
44.9%
Below poverty line
16.3%
23.1%
Unemployment
7%
8.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Memphis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Memphis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $121,900 | -38% in Memphis |
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | $81,500 | -37% in Memphis |
| Dental Hygienist | $114,380 | $78,580 | -31% in Memphis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $24,550 | -28% in Memphis |
| Nurse Practitioner | $165,580 | $124,600 | -25% in Memphis |
| Carpenter | $66,540 | $50,620 | -24% in Memphis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,900 | $61,510 | -23% in Memphis |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $76,130 | $59,140 | -22% in Memphis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Memphis cheaper to live in?
Memphis is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,399 a month there versus $2,018 in Bakersfield.
What salary do I need in Memphis to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $54,822 a year gives the same standard of living in Memphis.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Memphis?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $55,797 in Memphis, 56% more in Bakersfield.