Aiken, South Carolina vs. Martinsburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Martinsburg, West Virginia is 3.9% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,970 in Martinsburg, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Martinsburg, West Virginia is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Martinsburg
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Martinsburg, WV
Compared to Aiken, Martinsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  27.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower