Aiken, South Carolina vs. Franklin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Franklin, Illinois is 17.8% cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,078 in Franklin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Franklin, Illinois is cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Franklin
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Franklin, IL
Compared to Aiken, Franklin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher