salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tempe to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$146
👥 People living there
411,986
188,065
Commute to work
23.6 min
20.9 min
College degree
23.6%
50%
Own their home
60.6%
42.3%
Below poverty line
16.3%
15.8%
Unemployment
7%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes.
- Pick Tempe for lower rent, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $47,530 | +38% in Tempe |
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $134,650 | -32% in Tempe |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,900 | $59,180 | -26% in Tempe |
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | $100,830 | -22% in Tempe |
| Electrician | $75,860 | $61,210 | -19% in Tempe |
| Nurse Practitioner | $165,580 | $136,270 | -18% in Tempe |
| Firefighter | $72,410 | $61,780 | -15% in Tempe |
| Pharmacist | $161,930 | $144,490 | -11% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield and Tempe cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $61,445 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Tempe?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $85,917 in Tempe, 1% more in Bakersfield.