Aiken, South Carolina vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 1.6% cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $73,783 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
17% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Aiken, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher