salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$162
👥 People living there
411,986
401,618
Commute to work
23.6 min
24.8 min
College degree
23.6%
45.7%
Own their home
60.6%
50.3%
Below poverty line
16.3%
15.5%
Unemployment
7%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
- Pick Tampa for a more educated workforce, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $127,820 | -35% in Tampa |
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | $85,470 | -34% in Tampa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,900 | $60,120 | -25% in Tampa |
| Electrician | $75,860 | $57,450 | -24% in Tampa |
| HVAC Technician | $66,400 | $50,540 | -24% in Tampa |
| Nurse Practitioner | $165,580 | $128,120 | -23% in Tampa |
| Plumber | $66,450 | $52,000 | -22% in Tampa |
| Carpenter | $66,540 | $52,130 | -22% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield and Tampa cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $60,002 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Tampa?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $81,400 in Tampa, 7% more in Bakersfield.