Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs Chicago
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA63 | Chicago, IL61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 61 |
| Affordability | 82 | 78 |
| Housing | 65 | 52 |
| Jobs | 33 | 7 |
| Safety | 54 | 66 |
| Climate | 90 | 89 |
| Amenities | 47 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,129 | $4,293 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,140 | $1,581 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $315,200 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $75,134 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Population | 408.4K | 2.7M |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 39° | 85° / 21° |
| Sunny days / yr | 311 | 206 |