salaryBakersfield is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,018
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$105
👥 People living there
411,986
195,300
Commute to work
23.6 min
23.2 min
College degree
23.6%
32.3%
Own their home
60.6%
50.8%
Below poverty line
16.3%
10.2%
Unemployment
7%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Vancouver for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $54,780 | +60% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $66,450 | $101,010 | +52% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $75,860 | $105,090 | +39% in Vancouver |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,400 | $127,360 | +27% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $78,130 | $97,200 | +24% in Vancouver |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,910 | $85,350 | +22% in Vancouver |
| Medical Assistant | $46,560 | $56,240 | +21% in Vancouver |
| Software Developer | $130,330 | $156,000 | +20% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,018 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $62,697 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $87,723 in Vancouver, 1% more in Vancouver.