Aiken, South Carolina vs. West Marion, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Marion, North Carolina is 7.3% cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,350 in West Marion, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Marion, North Carolina is cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in West Marion
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. West Marion, NC
Compared to Aiken, West Marion is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower