Aiken, South Carolina vs. Arlington, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Texas is 16.8% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $117,970 in Arlington, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Texas is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Arlington
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Arlington, TX
Compared to Aiken, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher