What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $62,742 in Elgin town (Kershaw County), South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Elgin town (Kershaw County), South Carolina is 16.3% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $62,742 in Elgin town (Kershaw County), South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Elgin town (Kershaw County), South Carolina is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Elgin town (Kershaw County)
than in Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield, CA vs Elgin Town (Kershaw County), SC

Compared to Bakersfield, Elgin Town (Kershaw County) is:

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16.3% lower

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Food

1.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

40.3% lower

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Utilities

8.2% lower

Commute

4.4% lower

Health

18.2% higher

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Personal

4.2% lower

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