Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs Lexington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA59 | Lexington, KY67 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 67 |
| Affordability | 77 | 86 |
| Housing | 51 | 47 |
| Jobs | 24 | 49 |
| Safety | 58 | 73 |
| Climate | 90 | 97 |
| Amenities | 46 | 32 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,351 | $3,864 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,585 | $1,318 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $272,100 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $67,631 |
| Unemployment | 7.5% | 3.7% |
| Population | 408.4K | 321.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 37° | 86° / 25° |
| Sunny days / yr | 272 | 192 |