Florence, Alabama vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 8.7% more expensive than Florence, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $54,345 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is more expensive than Florence, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Aiken
than in Florence, Alabama
Florence, AL vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Florence, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower