salaryBakersfield is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$148
👥 People living there
411,986
222,758
Commute to work
23.6 min
28.8 min
College degree
23.6%
34.5%
Own their home
60.6%
55.8%
Below poverty line
16.3%
12.4%
Unemployment
7%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
- Pick Tacoma for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $57,280 | +67% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $78,130 | $115,120 | +47% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,910 | $102,170 | +46% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $66,450 | $95,230 | +43% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $104,460 | $146,030 | +40% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $72,410 | $101,090 | +40% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $75,860 | $101,780 | +34% in Tacoma |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,400 | $133,690 | +33% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,018 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $66,094 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $92,626 in Tacoma, 6% more in Tacoma.