Rising Sun, Maryland vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 17.7% cheaper than Rising Sun, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $41,174 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rising Sun, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Rising Sun, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Aiken
than in Rising Sun, Maryland
Rising Sun, MD vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Rising Sun, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower