What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $95,021 in El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), California is 90.0% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $95,021 in El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, El Sobrante (Contra Costa County), California is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
216% more expensive in El Sobrante (Contra Costa County)
than in Aiken, South Carolina

Aiken, SC vs El_Sobrante_(Contra_Costa_County), CA

Compared to Aiken, El_Sobrante_(Contra_Costa_County) is:

Homeowner

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90.0% higher

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Food

14.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

287.0% higher

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Utilities

17.7% lower

Commute

58.6% higher

Health

25.5% higher

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Personal

15.9% higher

Cost of Food

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