Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs Los Angeles
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA63 | Los Angeles, CA49 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 49 |
| Affordability | 82 | 46 |
| Housing | 65 | 1 |
| Jobs | 33 | 20 |
| Safety | 54 | 47 |
| Climate | 90 | 100 |
| Amenities | 47 | 100 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,129 | $5,329 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,140 | $2,328 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $879,500 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $80,366 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Population | 408.4K | 3.9M |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 39° | 83° / 48° |
| Sunny days / yr | 311 | 319 |