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, CA57 | New York, NY41 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 57 | 41 |
| Affordability | 57 | 31 |
| Housing | 67 | 3 |
| Jobs | 32 | 36 |
| Safety | 54 | 47 |
| Climate | 90 | 96 |
| Amenities | 47 | 40 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,920 | $5,741 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,140 | $2,655 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $751,700 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $79,713 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Population | 408.4K | 8.5M |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 37° | 86° / 23° |
| Sunny days / yr | 311 | 204 |