Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs Boston
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA63 | Boston, MA58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 58 |
| Affordability | 82 | 48 |
| Housing | 65 | 8 |
| Jobs | 33 | 50 |
| Safety | 54 | 86 |
| Climate | 90 | 85 |
| Amenities | 47 | 70 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,129 | $5,216 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,140 | $2,476 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $710,400 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $94,755 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Population | 408.4K | 664K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 39° | 81° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 311 | 203 |