Cost of Living Calculator - Aiken, South Carolina vs Columbus, Mississippi


The cost of living in Columbus, Mississippi is 14.0% cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,025 in Columbus, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Mississippi is cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Columbus
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs Columbus, MS
Compared to Aiken, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% lower
      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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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