Aiken, South Carolina vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 25.1% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $93,859 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Aiken, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  50.6% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher