salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Reno to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$1,783
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,726
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$87,100
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$548,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
101.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$2,358
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$129
👥 People living there
411,986
273,212
Commute to work
23.6 min
20.3 min
College degree
23.6%
36.8%
Own their home
60.6%
49.8%
Below poverty line
16.3%
12.6%
Unemployment
7%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Reno for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Reno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $134,550 | -32% in Reno |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $25,700 | -25% in Reno |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,900 | $62,430 | -22% in Reno |
| Police Officer | $78,130 | $92,130 | +18% in Reno |
| Nurse Practitioner | $165,580 | $137,360 | -17% in Reno |
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | $107,520 | -17% in Reno |
| Plumber | $66,450 | $77,020 | +16% in Reno |
| Firefighter | $72,410 | $81,360 | +12% in Reno |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Reno cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield and Reno cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Reno to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $60,076 a year gives the same standard of living in Reno.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Reno?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $87,100 in Reno, 0% more in Reno.