What is a pro or con of living in Anderson, South Carolinacompared to Bakersfield, California?

Median Home Cost is 36% cheaper in Anderson.

What salary do I need to live in Anderson, South Carolina copmared to Bakersfield, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Bakersfield, California could decrease to $41,296 in Anderson, 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.

BAKERSFIELD vs. ANDERSON
Cost of Living Comparison

Bakersfield, California vs. Anderson, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anderson, South Carolina is 17.4% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $41,296 in Anderson, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Anderson, South Carolina is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Anderson
than in Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield, CA vs. Anderson, SC

Compared to Bakersfield, Anderson is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

38.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.8% lower

Commute

28.9% lower

Health

27.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Bakersfield, California vs. Anderson, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bakersfield, CA vs. Anderson, SC

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