Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs Columbus
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA57 | Columbus, OH80 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 57 | 80 |
| Affordability | 57 | 91 |
| Housing | 67 | 71 |
| Jobs | 32 | 82 |
| Safety | 54 | 81 |
| Climate | 90 | 88 |
| Amenities | 47 | 56 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,920 | $3,727 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,140 | $1,194 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $234,500 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $65,327 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 2.8% |
| Population | 408.4K | 906.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 37° | 86° / 19° |
| Sunny days / yr | 311 | 189 |