Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs San Jose
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA57 | San Jose, CA57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 57 | 57 |
| Affordability | 57 | 24 |
| Housing | 67 | 19 |
| Jobs | 32 | 71 |
| Safety | 54 | 65 |
| Climate | 90 | 100 |
| Amenities | 47 | 83 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,920 | $6,554 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,140 | $2,982 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $1,187,800 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $141,565 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 3.5% |
| Population | 408.4K | 990.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 37° | 82° / 42° |
| Sunny days / yr | 311 | 299 |