Aiken, South Carolina vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 41.4% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $120,162 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Aiken, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher