Side-by-side
Austin vs Bakersfield
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Austin, TX75 | Bakersfield, CA63 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 75 | 63 |
| Affordability | 94 | 82 |
| Housing | 58 | 65 |
| Jobs | 76 | 33 |
| Safety | 58 | 54 |
| Climate | 92 | 90 |
| Amenities | 64 | 47 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,505 | $4,129 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $891 | $1,140 |
| Median home value | $512,700 | $347,300 |
| Median HH income | $91,461 | $77,397 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% | 6.2% |
| Population | 967.9K | 408.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 42° | 97° / 39° |
| Sunny days / yr | 244 | 311 |