Aiken, South Carolina vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 104.2% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $112,294 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
325% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Aiken, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.2% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  384.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  95.4% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher