salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Peoria to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$204
👥 People living there
411,986
196,906
Commute to work
23.6 min
28.2 min
College degree
23.6%
36.3%
Own their home
60.6%
76%
Below poverty line
16.3%
8.4%
Unemployment
7%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Peoria for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield and Peoria cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Peoria to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $59,876 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Peoria?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $103,336 in Peoria, 16% more in Peoria.