Aiken, South Carolina vs. Radford, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Radford, Virginia is 3.2% cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,378 in Radford, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Radford, Virginia is cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
16% cheaper in Radford
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Radford, VA
Compared to Aiken, Radford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher