salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$142
👥 People living there
411,986
185,913
Commute to work
23.6 min
23.2 min
College degree
23.6%
24.1%
Own their home
60.6%
41.9%
Below poverty line
16.3%
17.6%
Unemployment
7%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $134,660 | -32% in Paradise |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $27,110 | -21% in Paradise |
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | $103,940 | -19% in Paradise |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,900 | $65,040 | -19% in Paradise |
| Firefighter | $72,410 | $59,280 | -18% in Paradise |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,890 | $38,940 | -17% in Paradise |
| Cashier | $35,220 | $29,360 | -17% in Paradise |
| Customer Service Representative | $47,310 | $39,560 | -16% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield and Paradise cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $59,601 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Paradise?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $63,836 in Paradise, 36% more in Bakersfield.