Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs Oakland
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA63 | Oakland, CA41 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 41 |
| Affordability | 89 | 54 |
| Housing | 55 | 7 |
| Jobs | 27 | 32 |
| Safety | 73 | 9 |
| Climate | 90 | 100 |
| Amenities | 26 | 57 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,836 | $4,998 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,275 | $2,083 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $924,700 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $97,369 |
| Unemployment | 7.5% | 5.2% |
| Population | 408.4K | 438.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 39° | 73° / 45° |
| Sunny days / yr | 272 | 261 |