Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs Portland
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA57 | Portland, OR58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 57 | 58 |
| Affordability | 57 | 67 |
| Housing | 67 | 38 |
| Jobs | 32 | 26 |
| Safety | 54 | 53 |
| Climate | 90 | 93 |
| Amenities | 47 | 79 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,920 | $4,422 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,140 | $1,677 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $557,600 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $88,792 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Population | 408.4K | 642.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 37° | 80° / 38° |
| Sunny days / yr | 311 | 166 |