Side-by-side
Bakersfield vs Riverside
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA61 | Riverside, CA57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 57 |
| Affordability | 89 | 72 |
| Housing | 43 | 18 |
| Jobs | 23 | 43 |
| Safety | 73 | 74 |
| Climate | 90 | 94 |
| Amenities | 26 | 23 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,836 | $4,536 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,275 | $1,743 |
| Median home value | $390,000 | $600,000 |
| Median HH income | $69,000 | $81,000 |
| Unemployment | 7.5% | 5.0% |
| Population | 417K | 320K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 39° | 95° / 43° |
| Sunny days / yr | 272 | 277 |