Side-by-side
Rochester vs Bakersfield
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Rochester, NY49 | Bakersfield, CA63 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 49 | 63 |
| Affordability | 81 | 82 |
| Housing | 60 | 65 |
| Jobs | 27 | 33 |
| Safety | 35 | 54 |
| Climate | 34 | 90 |
| Amenities | 47 | 47 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,155 | $4,129 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,256 | $1,140 |
| Median home value | $120,600 | $347,300 |
| Median HH income | $46,628 | $77,397 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% | 6.2% |
| Population | 209.7K | 408.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 18° | 97° / 39° |
| Sunny days / yr | 106 | 311 |