Goose Creek, South Carolina vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 7.5% cheaper than Goose Creek, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,298 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Goose Creek, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Aiken
than in Goose Creek, South Carolina
Goose Creek, SC vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Goose Creek, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower