Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs Sacramento
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA57 | Sacramento, CA56 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 57 | 56 |
| Affordability | 57 | 41 |
| Housing | 67 | 26 |
| Jobs | 32 | 34 |
| Safety | 54 | 67 |
| Climate | 90 | 98 |
| Amenities | 47 | 83 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,920 | $5,518 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,140 | $1,832 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $484,600 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $83,753 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| Population | 408.4K | 524.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 37° | 93° / 41° |
| Sunny days / yr | 311 | 292 |