Carbondale, Illinois vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 10.5% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,697 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Aiken
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Carbondale, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower