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, CA57 | Virginia Beach, VA77 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 57 | 77 |
| Affordability | 57 | 83 |
| Housing | 67 | 74 |
| Jobs | 32 | 62 |
| Safety | 54 | 93 |
| Climate | 90 | 96 |
| Amenities | 47 | 38 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,920 | $4,057 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,140 | $1,512 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $366,300 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $90,685 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 3.3% |
| Population | 408.4K | 457.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 37° | 88° / 32° |
| Sunny days / yr | 311 | 184 |