Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs Fresno
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA60 | Fresno, CA55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 60 | 55 |
| Affordability | 84 | 84 |
| Housing | 43 | 28 |
| Jobs | 23 | 19 |
| Safety | 73 | 57 |
| Climate | 90 | 88 |
| Amenities | 26 | 44 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,053 | $4,028 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,275 | $1,250 |
| Median home value | $390,000 | $380,000 |
| Median HH income | $69,000 | $62,000 |
| Unemployment | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| Population | 417K | 545K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 39° | 98° / 39° |
| Sunny days / yr | 272 | 271 |