salaryBakersfield is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Paul to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$143
👥 People living there
411,986
307,284
Commute to work
23.6 min
21.1 min
College degree
23.6%
43.8%
Own their home
60.6%
52.9%
Below poverty line
16.3%
15.6%
Unemployment
7%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $66,450 | $101,630 | +53% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $72,410 | $39,350 | -46% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,910 | $97,910 | +40% in St. Paul |
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $145,030 | -27% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $25,920 | -24% in St. Paul |
| Police Officer | $78,130 | $97,190 | +24% in St. Paul |
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | $103,040 | -20% in St. Paul |
| Nurse Practitioner | $165,580 | $133,370 | -19% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,018 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $62,341 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $79,155 in St. Paul, 10% more in Bakersfield.