Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs Fresno vs Louisville vs Aurora
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA59 | Fresno, CA58 | Louisville, KY66 | Aurora, CO58 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 58 | 66 | 58 |
| Affordability | 77 | 75 | 89 | 79 |
| Housing | 51 | 33 | 65 | 53 |
| Jobs | 24 | 25 | 40 | 42 |
| Safety | 58 | 69 | 50 | 46 |
| Climate | 90 | 88 | 99 | 74 |
| Amenities | 46 | 48 | 44 | 46 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,351 | $4,452 | $3,731 | $4,298 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,585 | $1,661 | $1,185 | $1,495 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $348,500 | $221,500 | $444,500 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $66,804 | $64,731 | $84,320 |
| Unemployment | 7.5% | 6.5% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Population | 408.4K | 543.6K | 627.2K | 390.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 37° | 98° / 38° | 89° / 27° | 88° / 17° |
| Sunny days / yr | 272 | 271 | 200 | 245 |