salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Scottsdale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$182
👥 People living there
411,986
243,821
Commute to work
23.6 min
21.6 min
College degree
23.6%
61.9%
Own their home
60.6%
67%
Below poverty line
16.3%
7.3%
Unemployment
7%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Scottsdale for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Scottsdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $47,530 | +38% in Scottsdale |
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $134,650 | -32% in Scottsdale |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,900 | $59,180 | -26% in Scottsdale |
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | $100,830 | -22% in Scottsdale |
| Electrician | $75,860 | $61,210 | -19% in Scottsdale |
| Nurse Practitioner | $165,580 | $136,270 | -18% in Scottsdale |
| Firefighter | $72,410 | $61,780 | -15% in Scottsdale |
| Pharmacist | $161,930 | $144,490 | -11% in Scottsdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield and Scottsdale cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Scottsdale to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $61,445 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 27% more in Scottsdale.
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