salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Philadelphia to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$1,814
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,623
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$66,816
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$243,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
102.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$2,003
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$112
👥 People living there
411,986
1,579,706
Commute to work
23.6 min
31.7 min
College degree
23.6%
35.4%
Own their home
60.6%
51.8%
Below poverty line
16.3%
21.4%
Unemployment
7%
8.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Philadelphia for lower rent, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Philadelphia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $135,640 | -32% in Philadelphia |
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | $101,180 | -21% in Philadelphia |
| Nurse Practitioner | $165,580 | $135,700 | -18% in Philadelphia |
| Operations Manager | $104,460 | $121,630 | +16% in Philadelphia |
| Police Officer | $78,130 | $89,580 | +15% in Philadelphia |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,910 | $79,420 | +14% in Philadelphia |
| Lawyer | $150,900 | $170,660 | +13% in Philadelphia |
| Plumber | $66,450 | $74,860 | +13% in Philadelphia |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Philadelphia cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield and Philadelphia cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Philadelphia to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $60,992 a year gives the same standard of living in Philadelphia.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Philadelphia?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $66,816 in Philadelphia, 30% more in Bakersfield.
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