Aiken, South Carolina vs. Avalon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Avalon, California is 86.3% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $93,163 in Avalon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Avalon, California is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
306% more expensive in Avalon
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Avalon, CA
Compared to Aiken, Avalon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.3% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  424.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  84.0% higher
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher