salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Spokane to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$139
👥 People living there
411,986
230,293
Commute to work
23.6 min
20.6 min
College degree
23.6%
33.9%
Own their home
60.6%
58.8%
Below poverty line
16.3%
13.8%
Unemployment
7%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for higher incomes.
- Pick Spokane for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $48,560 | +41% in Spokane |
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $147,570 | -25% in Spokane |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,900 | $98,800 | +24% in Spokane |
| Police Officer | $78,130 | $95,660 | +22% in Spokane |
| Lawyer | $150,900 | $123,880 | -18% in Spokane |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,800 | $44,230 | +17% in Spokane |
| Firefighter | $72,410 | $83,310 | +15% in Spokane |
| Operations Manager | $104,460 | $119,420 | +14% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield and Spokane cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Spokane to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $59,679 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Spokane?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $75,564 in Spokane, 15% more in Bakersfield.