salaryRaleigh is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$133
👥 People living there
411,986
481,031
Commute to work
23.6 min
23 min
College degree
23.6%
54%
Own their home
60.6%
50.7%
Below poverty line
16.3%
11.9%
Unemployment
7%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $124,300 | -37% in Raleigh |
| Firefighter | $72,410 | $45,640 | -37% in Raleigh |
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | $84,830 | -34% in Raleigh |
| Electrician | $75,860 | $56,800 | -25% in Raleigh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,900 | $60,170 | -25% in Raleigh |
| Carpenter | $66,540 | $50,820 | -24% in Raleigh |
| Nurse Practitioner | $165,580 | $128,150 | -23% in Raleigh |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,890 | $38,470 | -18% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $2,018 in Bakersfield.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $58,377 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $92,099 in Raleigh, 6% more in Raleigh.