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, CA57 | Chicago, IL62 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 57 | 62 |
| Affordability | 57 | 82 |
| Housing | 67 | 54 |
| Jobs | 32 | 7 |
| Safety | 54 | 66 |
| Climate | 90 | 92 |
| Amenities | 47 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,920 | $4,110 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,140 | $1,581 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $315,200 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $75,134 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Population | 408.4K | 2.7M |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 37° | 83° / 20° |
| Sunny days / yr | 311 | 206 |