| | Aiken, SC | Salem, SC | United States |
| Overall | 84.6 | 85.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.2 | 103.3 | 100 |
| Health | 96.5 | 108.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 68.7 | 124.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $214,700 | $483,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,900.0% | 10,270.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 84.6 | 73.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 90.5 | 87.2 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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