Bakersfield, CA vs Conroe, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bakersfield
66.5
#1531 nationally
Conroe
70.8
#1052 nationally
Conroe leads in crime level (6.7 vs 15.2). Bakersfield leads in walk score (37 vs 24). Conroe leads in cost of living index (103 vs 123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bakersfield, CA | Conroe, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.5 (#1531) | 70.8 (#1052) |
| Population | 413,381 | 108,248 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $391,030 | $315,986 |
| Median Household Income | $73,827 | $71,630 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 15.2 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | R+45.5 |
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66.5 Score
Bakersfield, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$391,030
Population
413,381
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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70.8 Score
Conroe, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$315,986
Population
108,248
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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