Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs Mesa
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA63 | Mesa, AZ68 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 68 |
| Affordability | 82 | 79 |
| Housing | 65 | 47 |
| Jobs | 33 | 20 |
| Safety | 54 | 93 |
| Climate | 90 | 72 |
| Amenities | 47 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,129 | $4,393 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,140 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $364,300 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $78,779 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% | 4.8% |
| Population | 408.4K | 507.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 39° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 311 | 306 |