Waxhaw, North Carolina vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 28.0% cheaper than Waxhaw, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $35,988 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Waxhaw, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Waxhaw, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Aiken
than in Waxhaw, North Carolina
Waxhaw, NC vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Waxhaw, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower