Bakersfield, CA vs Rosenberg, 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

vs

Rosenberg

70.9

#1048 nationally

Rosenberg leads in crime level (6.5 vs 15.2). Rosenberg leads in cost of living index (101 vs 123). Bakersfield leads in average commute (23.6 min vs 28.5 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bakersfield, CA Rosenberg, TX
WhereAtHome Score 66.5 (#1531) 70.9 (#1048)
Population 413,381 41,104
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $391,030 $316,001
Median Household Income $73,827 $66,046
Average Commute 23.6 min 28.5 min
Walk Score 37 35
Crime Level 15.2 6.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 123 101
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+21.1 D+1.6