Aiken, South Carolina vs. Lubbock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 6.5% cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,756 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Lubbock
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Lubbock, TX
Compared to Aiken, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower