salaryBakersfield is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Clarita to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$3,027
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$2,662
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$132,722
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$784,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$6,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$166
👥 People living there
411,986
230,221
Commute to work
23.6 min
34.1 min
College degree
23.6%
39.8%
Own their home
60.6%
71.8%
Below poverty line
16.3%
7.4%
Unemployment
7%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Santa Clarita cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,018 a month there versus $3,027 in Santa Clarita.
What salary do I need in Santa Clarita to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $65,849 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Clarita.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Santa Clarita?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $132,722 in Santa Clarita, 35% more in Santa Clarita.
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