salaryBakersfield is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Moreno Valley to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$2,591
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$2,138
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$100,540
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$503,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$3,349
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$168
👥 People living there
411,986
211,666
Commute to work
23.6 min
35.5 min
College degree
23.6%
17.8%
Own their home
60.6%
63.3%
Below poverty line
16.3%
11.7%
Unemployment
7%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Moreno Valley for higher incomes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Moreno Valley cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,018 a month there versus $2,591 in Moreno Valley.
What salary do I need in Moreno Valley to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $65,849 a year gives the same standard of living in Moreno Valley.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Moreno Valley?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $100,540 in Moreno Valley, 14% more in Moreno Valley.
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