City Intelligence
Bakersfield, CA
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Bakersfield.
COL Index
99
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$1,400
Home price
$330,000
Population
383,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Bakersfield.
Affordability
35/100
Weak
35
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
54/100
Moderate
54
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Bakersfield
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $236,600 | 100 | 80 |
| Investment Banker | $178,200 | 93 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $178,200 | 93 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $173,300 | 91 | 92 |
| PMO Director | $163,400 | 88 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $158,400 | 86 | 80 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $158,400 | 86 | 80 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $143,600 | 80 | 80 |
| Data Scientist | $138,600 | 78 | 92 |
| Senior Program Manager | $138,600 | 78 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Bakersfield has the local purchasing power of approximately $101,000 in a national-average city.