Aiken, South Carolina vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 221.6% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,311 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
650% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Aiken, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  221.6% 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
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,029.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  64.2% higher
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.5% higher