Aiken, South Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 21.7% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $73,001 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
67% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Aiken, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  67.7% higher
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher