Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs Long Beach
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA63 | Long Beach, CA48 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 48 |
| Affordability | 82 | 46 |
| Housing | 65 | 4 |
| Jobs | 33 | 22 |
| Safety | 54 | 41 |
| Climate | 90 | 100 |
| Amenities | 47 | 91 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,129 | $5,312 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,140 | $2,328 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $762,200 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $83,969 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Population | 408.4K | 458.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 39° | 82° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 311 | 240 |