salaryBakersfield is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Portland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$106
👥 People living there
411,986
641,165
Commute to work
23.6 min
24.1 min
College degree
23.6%
53.8%
Own their home
60.6%
52%
Below poverty line
16.3%
12.7%
Unemployment
7%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
- Pick Portland for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $54,780 | +60% in Portland |
| Plumber | $66,450 | $101,010 | +52% in Portland |
| Electrician | $75,860 | $105,090 | +39% in Portland |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,400 | $127,360 | +27% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $78,130 | $97,200 | +24% in Portland |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,910 | $85,350 | +22% in Portland |
| Medical Assistant | $46,560 | $56,240 | +21% in Portland |
| Software Developer | $130,330 | $156,000 | +20% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Portland cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,018 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $62,697 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Portland?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $98,056 in Portland, 11% more in Portland.