Bakersfield, California vs. Oak Grove, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Grove, South Carolina is 16.3% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $41,828 in Oak Grove, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Grove, South Carolina is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Oak Grove
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Oak Grove, SC
Compared to Bakersfield, Oak Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower