Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs Jacksonville vs Saint Paul vs Albuquerque
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA63 | Jacksonville, FL66 | Saint Paul, MN61 | Albuquerque, NM59 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 66 | 61 | 59 |
| Affordability | 82 | 85 | 88 | 90 |
| Housing | 65 | 52 | 77 | 59 |
| Jobs | 33 | 39 | 37 | 25 |
| Safety | 54 | 65 | 48 | 33 |
| Climate | 90 | 100 | 61 | 100 |
| Amenities | 47 | 41 | 47 | 40 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,129 | $4,212 | $3,834 | $3,812 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,140 | $1,382 | $1,015 | $1,185 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $266,100 | $280,300 | $266,700 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $66,981 | $73,055 | $65,604 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% | 5.0% | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Population | 408.4K | 961.7K | 307.8K | 562.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 39° | 91° / 45° | 83° / 9° | 90° / 26° |
| Sunny days / yr | 311 | 220 | 209 | 291 |