Aiken, SC Cost of Living


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Aiken cost of living score
84.6
Less expensive
15.4% lower
than the US average
5.3% lower
than the South Carolina average
Aiken, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.4% lower than the U.S. average and 5.3% higher than the average for South Carolina.

Aiken, SC

Housing costs in Aiken?
A typical home costs $214,700, which is 36.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.4% less expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Aiken costs $1,030 per month, which is 28.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Aiken?
To live comfortably in Aiken, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $41,040 for a family, and $36,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Aiken?
The cost of living in Aiken, SC is generally quite affordable. The cost of housing is relatively low compared to other parts of the country, with the median home value being around $143,000. Rent is also reasonably priced, with an average rent price of just over $1,000 per month. Grocery prices are also lower than the national average, while transportation costs can be kept down through the city's public transit system. Healthcare costs are also considered to be very reasonable in Aiken. With these factors combined, it's easy to see why many people choose to call Aiken home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAikenSouth CarolinaUnited States
  84.689.3100.0
  96.295.8100
  96.5102.7100.0
  68.776.6100.0
  $214,700$259,900$338,100
  109.0%103.9%100.0%
  84.686.8100.0
  90.576.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I'm going on 3 years living in Aiken. Moving here not having any family or friends was difficult. I'm thankful for the people I have met who now feel like lifelong  More

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Aiken is a magical place. It is beautiful and historic, has all the amenities, and Hitchcock Woods is a treasure! I feel blessed to have lived in Aiken for 3 years. As a  More

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Aiken is a unique town to visit or live in. I've lived in Toronto, ON Canada, Lynchburg, VA and in Aiken. I am 24 years old and moved here from VA just over two years  More

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