Side-by-side
Fresno vs Bakersfield
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Fresno, CA58 | Bakersfield, CA59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 59 |
| Affordability | 75 | 77 |
| Housing | 33 | 51 |
| Jobs | 25 | 24 |
| Safety | 69 | 58 |
| Climate | 88 | 90 |
| Amenities | 48 | 46 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,452 | $4,351 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,661 | $1,585 |
| Median home value | $348,500 | $347,300 |
| Median HH income | $66,804 | $77,397 |
| Unemployment | 6.5% | 7.5% |
| Population | 543.6K | 408.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 98° / 38° | 97° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 271 | 272 |