salaryBakersfield is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Ana to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$105
👥 People living there
411,986
312,534
Commute to work
23.6 min
24.5 min
College degree
23.6%
18.3%
Own their home
60.6%
44.6%
Below poverty line
16.3%
10.8%
Unemployment
7%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Santa Ana for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $78,130 | $121,980 | +56% in Santa Ana |
| Firefighter | $72,410 | $98,050 | +35% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $150,900 | $194,410 | +29% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,900 | $101,860 | +27% in Santa Ana |
| Software Developer | $130,330 | $160,920 | +23% in Santa Ana |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,400 | $121,560 | +21% in Santa Ana |
| Operations Manager | $104,460 | $125,830 | +20% in Santa Ana |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,910 | $82,990 | +19% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,018 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $67,541 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 14% more in Santa Ana.