Side-by-side
Albuquerque vs Bakersfield
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Albuquerque, NM59 | Bakersfield, CA63 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 63 |
| Affordability | 90 | 82 |
| Housing | 59 | 65 |
| Jobs | 25 | 33 |
| Safety | 33 | 54 |
| Climate | 100 | 90 |
| Amenities | 40 | 47 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,812 | $4,129 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,185 | $1,140 |
| Median home value | $266,700 | $347,300 |
| Median HH income | $65,604 | $77,397 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 6.2% |
| Population | 562.5K | 408.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 26° | 97° / 39° |
| Sunny days / yr | 291 | 311 |