American Canyon, CA vs Bakersfield, CA
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.
American Canyon
64.1
#1715 nationally
Bakersfield
66.5
#1531 nationally
American Canyon leads in crime level (8.9 vs 15.2). American Canyon leads in median household income ($122,694 vs $73,827). Bakersfield leads in average commute (23.6 min vs 33.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | American Canyon, CA | Bakersfield, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1715) | 66.5 (#1531) |
| Population | 21,347 | 413,381 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $738,626 | $391,030 |
| Median Household Income | $122,694 | $73,827 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 15.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.9 | R+21.1 |
D
64.1 Score
American Canyon, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$738,626
Population
21,347
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
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D
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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