salaryBakersfield is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Newark to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$1,867
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,573
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$56,147
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$373,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$7,262
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$143
👥 People living there
411,986
310,178
Commute to work
23.6 min
32.6 min
College degree
23.6%
19.7%
Own their home
60.6%
24.4%
Below poverty line
16.3%
23.4%
Unemployment
7%
11.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Newark for lower rent.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Newark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $104,460 | $157,000 | +50% in Newark |
| Firefighter | $72,410 | $106,420 | +47% in Newark |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,910 | $100,520 | +44% in Newark |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $47,610 | +39% in Newark |
| Lawyer | $150,900 | $208,880 | +38% in Newark |
| Police Officer | $78,130 | $105,540 | +35% in Newark |
| Accountant | $79,620 | $105,650 | +33% in Newark |
| Software Developer | $130,330 | $166,830 | +28% in Newark |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Newark cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,018 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Newark to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $66,945 a year gives the same standard of living in Newark.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Newark?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $56,147 in Newark, 55% more in Bakersfield.