Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs New York
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA63 | New York, NY44 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 44 |
| Affordability | 82 | 35 |
| Housing | 65 | 3 |
| Jobs | 33 | 43 |
| Safety | 54 | 47 |
| Climate | 90 | 99 |
| Amenities | 47 | 40 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,129 | $5,531 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,140 | $2,655 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $751,700 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $79,713 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Population | 408.4K | 8.5M |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 39° | 84° / 27° |
| Sunny days / yr | 311 | 204 |