Cost of Living Calculator - Aiken, South Carolina vs Compton, California


The cost of living in Compton, California is 58.1% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $79,027 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Compton
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs Compton, CA
Compared to Aiken, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.1% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  90.2% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher

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