Bakersfield, CA Rankings

The city of Bakersfield, CA has been ranked highly in many categories that reflect its quality of life. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living in Bakersfield is 9% lower than the average in California and 3% below the national average. Additionally, Bakersfield has a very low unemployment rate of 5.5%, far below both California's average (4.3%) and the United States' (3.7%). This indicates a strong economy with many job opportunities for residents. Furthermore, Bakersfield also ranks high in terms of housing affordability; a median home price of $266K is very reasonable considering the state's median price is almost double this figure ($500K). Finally, the city also ranks favorably when it comes to safety; violent crime rates are 13% lower than California's average and 20% lower than the national average. All things considered, these rankings make Bakersfield an attractive option for those looking for a safe and affordable place to live with plenty of job opportunities.

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