Aiken, South Carolina vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 10.4% cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,786 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Aiken, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  25.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower