Bakersfield, California vs. Summerville, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Summerville, South Carolina is 3.9% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $137,949 in Summerville, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Summerville, South Carolina is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
25% cheaper in Summerville
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Summerville, SC
Compared to Bakersfield, Summerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower