Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 2.9% more expensive than Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $73,089 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is more expensive than Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Aiken
than in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
Fort Oglethorpe, GA vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Fort Oglethorpe, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower