Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs Dallas
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA57 | Dallas, TX64 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 57 | 64 |
| Affordability | 57 | 83 |
| Housing | 67 | 43 |
| Jobs | 32 | 55 |
| Safety | 54 | 39 |
| Climate | 90 | 92 |
| Amenities | 47 | 78 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,920 | $4,286 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,140 | $1,648 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $295,300 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $67,760 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 4.1% |
| Population | 408.4K | 1.3M |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 37° | 96° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 311 | 252 |