Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs San Diego
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA63 | San Diego, CA66 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 66 |
| Affordability | 82 | 45 |
| Housing | 65 | 10 |
| Jobs | 33 | 51 |
| Safety | 54 | 100 |
| Climate | 90 | 100 |
| Amenities | 47 | 95 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,129 | $5,376 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,140 | $2,459 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $848,500 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $104,321 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% | 4.3% |
| Population | 408.4K | 1.4M |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 39° | 75° / 49° |
| Sunny days / yr | 311 | 208 |