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, CA63 | Seattle, WA59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 59 |
| Affordability | 82 | 72 |
| Housing | 65 | 34 |
| Jobs | 33 | 35 |
| Safety | 54 | 40 |
| Climate | 90 | 92 |
| Amenities | 47 | 90 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,129 | $4,791 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,140 | $2,146 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $912,100 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $121,984 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Population | 408.4K | 741.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 39° | 76° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 311 | 159 |