Aiken, South Carolina vs. Portal, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portal, Georgia is 13.9% cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,048 in Portal, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portal, Georgia is cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Portal
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Portal, GA
Compared to Aiken, Portal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher