salaryBakersfield is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$127
👥 People living there
411,986
439,418
Commute to work
23.6 min
29.8 min
College degree
23.6%
48.7%
Own their home
60.6%
42.3%
Below poverty line
16.3%
13.4%
Unemployment
7%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $69,910 | $123,250 | +76% in Oakland |
| Police Officer | $78,130 | $132,000 | +69% in Oakland |
| Firefighter | $72,410 | $113,700 | +57% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | $186,610 | +45% in Oakland |
| Operations Manager | $104,460 | $149,990 | +44% in Oakland |
| Software Developer | $130,330 | $186,640 | +43% in Oakland |
| Lawyer | $150,900 | $212,500 | +41% in Oakland |
| Accountant | $79,620 | $110,730 | +39% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,018 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $68,759 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Oakland?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $109,576 in Oakland, 21% more in Oakland.