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


The cost of living in Lafayette, California is 200.3% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $150,174 in Lafayette, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, California is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
723% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs Lafayette, CA
Compared to Aiken, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  200.3% 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
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,007.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  46.3% higher
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher

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