Aiken, South Carolina vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 12.3% cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $87,717 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Aiken, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  26.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower