Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 15.4% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $23,075 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Aiken
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Altoona, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower