Bakersfield, California vs. Piedmont, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Piedmont, South Carolina is 15.0% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $63,757 in Piedmont, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Piedmont, South Carolina is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Piedmont
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Piedmont, SC
Compared to Bakersfield, Piedmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower