Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs Seattle
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA57 | Seattle, WA60 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 57 | 60 |
| Affordability | 57 | 74 |
| Housing | 67 | 35 |
| Jobs | 32 | 36 |
| Safety | 54 | 40 |
| Climate | 90 | 92 |
| Amenities | 47 | 90 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,920 | $4,743 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,140 | $2,146 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $912,100 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $121,984 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Population | 408.4K | 741.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 37° | 76° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 311 | 159 |