Aiken, South Carolina vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 26.8% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $88,737 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Aiken, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% higher
      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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  45.0% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher