Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs Rochester
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA63 | Rochester, NY49 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 49 |
| Affordability | 82 | 81 |
| Housing | 65 | 60 |
| Jobs | 33 | 27 |
| Safety | 54 | 35 |
| Climate | 90 | 34 |
| Amenities | 47 | 47 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,129 | $4,155 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,140 | $1,256 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $120,600 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $46,628 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% | 5.5% |
| Population | 408.4K | 209.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 39° | 81° / 18° |
| Sunny days / yr | 311 | 106 |