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Aiken, SC vs Walhalla, SC

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Is it cheaper to live in Walhalla or is it cheaper to live in Aiken?
- Walhalla is 1.2% more expensive than Aiken.

Which city has more affordable housing, Walhalla or Aiken?
- Walhalla housing costs are 19.9% less expensive than Aiken housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Aiken or is Health Care more affordable in Walhalla.
- Health related expenses are 12.8% more in Walhalla.
 Aiken, SCWalhalla, SCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock85.6100
 Food & Groceries96.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock108.9100
 Housing68.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$195,800$338,100
 Utilities109  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock73.2100
 Miscellaneous90.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Aiken    34 Reviews

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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Reviews for Walhalla    1 Reviews

I've lived in and around Walhalla the majority of my life. We have a new church built in this area every year... maybe even more than one... the people here are so  More

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