What is a pro or con of living in Pickens, South Carolinacompared to Anniston, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 85% more expensive in Pickens.

What salary do I need to live in Pickens, South Carolina copmared to Anniston, Alabama?

A salary of $50,000 in Anniston, Alabama should increase to $56,471 in Pickens, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ANNISTON vs. PICKENS
Cost of Living Comparison

Anniston, Alabama vs. Pickens, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pickens, South Carolina is 12.9% more expensive than Anniston, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $56,471 in Pickens, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Anniston, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pickens, South Carolina is more expensive than Anniston, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Pickens
than in Anniston, Alabama

Anniston, AL vs. Pickens, SC

Compared to Anniston, Pickens is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

57.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% higher

Commute

4.2% higher

Health

6.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Anniston, Alabama vs. Pickens, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Anniston, AL vs. Pickens, SC

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