Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 9.0% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $54,482 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Aiken
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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)
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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