Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs Virginia Beach
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA63 | Virginia Beach, VA75 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 75 |
| Affordability | 82 | 80 |
| Housing | 65 | 72 |
| Jobs | 33 | 55 |
| Safety | 54 | 93 |
| Climate | 90 | 96 |
| Amenities | 47 | 38 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,129 | $4,198 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,140 | $1,512 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $366,300 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $90,685 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% | 3.7% |
| Population | 408.4K | 457.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 39° | 88° / 32° |
| Sunny days / yr | 311 | 184 |