Side-by-side
Saint Paul vs Toledo vs Rochester vs Bakersfield
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Saint Paul, MN61 | Toledo, OH60 | Rochester, NY49 | Bakersfield, CA63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 60 | 49 | 63 |
| Affordability | 88 | 93 | 81 | 82 |
| Housing | 77 | 79 | 60 | 65 |
| Jobs | 37 | 34 | 27 | 33 |
| Safety | 48 | 27 | 35 | 54 |
| Climate | 61 | 82 | 34 | 90 |
| Amenities | 47 | 41 | 47 | 47 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,834 | $3,484 | $4,155 | $4,129 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,015 | $820 | $1,256 | $1,140 |
| Median home value | $280,300 | $107,000 | $120,600 | $347,300 |
| Median HH income | $73,055 | $47,532 | $46,628 | $77,397 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 6.2% |
| Population | 307.8K | 268.5K | 209.7K | 408.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 9° | 84° / 19° | 81° / 18° | 97° / 39° |
| Sunny days / yr | 209 | 180 | 106 | 311 |