Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs Tucson
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA59 | Tucson, AZ64 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 64 |
| Affordability | 77 | 90 |
| Housing | 51 | 46 |
| Jobs | 24 | 44 |
| Safety | 58 | 51 |
| Climate | 90 | 86 |
| Amenities | 46 | 61 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,351 | $3,902 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,585 | $1,211 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $242,200 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $54,546 |
| Unemployment | 7.5% | 4.0% |
| Population | 408.4K | 543.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 37° | 99° / 42° |
| Sunny days / yr | 272 | 286 |