Taos, New Mexico vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 10.7% cheaper than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $44,669 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Aiken
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Taos, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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