Waynesville, North Carolina vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 12.0% cheaper than Waynesville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,986 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Waynesville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Waynesville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Aiken
than in Waynesville, North Carolina
Waynesville, NC vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Waynesville, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower