salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$164
👥 People living there
411,986
319,758
Commute to work
23.6 min
26.2 min
College degree
23.6%
42.5%
Own their home
60.6%
39.5%
Below poverty line
16.3%
14.7%
Unemployment
7%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Orlando for lower rent, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $72,410 | $45,520 | -37% in Orlando |
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $127,200 | -36% in Orlando |
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | $83,550 | -35% in Orlando |
| Electrician | $75,860 | $50,820 | -33% in Orlando |
| Carpenter | $66,540 | $49,750 | -25% in Orlando |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,900 | $60,190 | -25% in Orlando |
| HVAC Technician | $66,400 | $51,460 | -22% in Orlando |
| Nurse Practitioner | $165,580 | $130,640 | -21% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield and Orlando cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $60,316 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Orlando?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $78,014 in Orlando, 11% more in Bakersfield.