Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs Charlotte
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA63 | Charlotte, NC67 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 67 |
| Affordability | 82 | 84 |
| Housing | 65 | 57 |
| Jobs | 33 | 75 |
| Safety | 54 | 31 |
| Climate | 90 | 100 |
| Amenities | 47 | 59 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,129 | $4,096 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,140 | $1,538 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $351,500 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $78,438 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% | 3.6% |
| Population | 408.4K | 886.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 39° | 89° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 311 | 223 |