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, CA57 | Washington, DC52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 57 | 52 |
| Affordability | 57 | 59 |
| Housing | 67 | 37 |
| Jobs | 32 | 3 |
| Safety | 54 | 51 |
| Climate | 90 | 100 |
| Amenities | 47 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,920 | $4,832 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,140 | $2,015 |
| Median home value | $347,300 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $77,397 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| Population | 408.4K | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 37° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 311 | 214 |