Side-by-side
Arlington vs Bakersfield
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Arlington, TX71 | Bakersfield, CA63 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 71 | 63 |
| Affordability | 84 | 82 |
| Housing | 57 | 65 |
| Jobs | 51 | 33 |
| Safety | 65 | 54 |
| Climate | 94 | 90 |
| Amenities | 73 | 47 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,277 | $4,129 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,473 | $1,140 |
| Median home value | $276,400 | $347,300 |
| Median HH income | $73,519 | $77,397 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 6.2% |
| Population | 394.8K | 408.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 95° / 36° | 97° / 39° |
| Sunny days / yr | 258 | 311 |