Aiken County, 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 Carol County, 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 County, SC

Housing costs in Aiken?
A typical home costs $180,800, which is 46.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 30.4% less expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Aiken costs $1,020 per month, which is 28.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Aiken?
To live comfortably in Aiken South Carol County, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $34,560 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Aiken?
Aiken, SC County is known for its lower cost of living compared to the national average. According to recent data, the median house value in Aiken, SC County is $180,800 while the US average house value is $338,100. Similarly, the cost of living in Aiken, SC County is 84.6 while the US average cost of living is 100. This means that living costs in Aiken are approximately 14% lower than the national average. For those looking to save money without sacrificing quality of life, Aiken may be an ideal place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAikenSouth CarolinaUnited States
  84.689.3100.0
  92.895.8100
  96.5102.7100.0
  61.076.6100.0
  $180,800$259,900$338,100
  109.0%103.9%100.0%
  88.186.8100.0
  91.076.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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