Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs El Paso
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA57 | El Paso, TX81 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 57 | 81 |
| Affordability | 57 | 94 |
| Housing | 67 | 86 |
| Jobs | 32 | 54 |
| Safety | 54 | 98 |
| Climate | 90 | 94 |
| Amenities | 47 | 39 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,920 | $3,579 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,140 | $1,013 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $171,700 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $58,734 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 4.2% |
| Population | 408.4K | 678.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 37° | 95° / 33° |
| Sunny days / yr | 311 | 306 |