What is a pro or con of living in Aiken, South Carolinacompared to Jacksonville, North Carolina?

Transportation is 16% more expensive in Aiken.

What salary do I need to live in Aiken, South Carolina copmared to Jacksonville, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Jacksonville, North Carolina should increase to $52,051 in Aiken, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

JACKSONVILLE vs. AIKEN
Cost of Living Comparison

Jacksonville, North Carolina vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 4.1% more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,051 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
16% more expensive in Aiken
than in Jacksonville, North Carolina

Jacksonville, NC vs. Aiken, SC

Compared to Jacksonville, Aiken is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

5.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.6% higher

Commute

16.9% higher

Health

19.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Jacksonville, North Carolina vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Jacksonville, NC vs. Aiken, SC

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