Fairfax, Virginia vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 41.8% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $64,055 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Aiken
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Fairfax, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower