Aiken, South Carolina vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 19.8% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,907 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Aiken, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% higher
      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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher