Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs Washington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA63 | Washington, DC54 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 54 |
| Affordability | 82 | 64 |
| Housing | 65 | 35 |
| Jobs | 33 | 7 |
| Safety | 54 | 51 |
| Climate | 90 | 100 |
| Amenities | 47 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,129 | $4,691 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,140 | $2,015 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| Population | 408.4K | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 39° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 311 | 214 |