Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs Phoenix
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA57 | Phoenix, AZ62 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 57 | 62 |
| Affordability | 57 | 84 |
| Housing | 67 | 44 |
| Jobs | 32 | 37 |
| Safety | 54 | 45 |
| Climate | 90 | 72 |
| Amenities | 47 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,920 | $4,171 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,140 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $381,900 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $77,041 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 4.0% |
| Population | 408.4K | 1.6M |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 37° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 311 | 317 |