salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Spring Valley to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$1,889
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,783
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$80,360
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$433,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
100.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$2,149
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$139
👥 People living there
411,986
219,187
Commute to work
23.6 min
22.5 min
College degree
23.6%
31.4%
Own their home
60.6%
50.5%
Below poverty line
16.3%
12.2%
Unemployment
7%
7.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Spring Valley for lower rent, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Spring Valley cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield and Spring Valley cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Spring Valley to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $59,461 a year gives the same standard of living in Spring Valley.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Spring Valley?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $80,360 in Spring Valley, 8% more in Bakersfield.
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