Houston, Texas vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 9.6% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $112,958 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Aiken
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Houston, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower