Laguna Niguel, California vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 53.1% cheaper than Laguna Niguel, California.

You would need a salary of $23,451 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Laguna Niguel, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Laguna Niguel, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Aiken
than in Laguna Niguel, California
Laguna Niguel, CA vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Laguna Niguel, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower