Aurora, Illinois vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 3.1% cheaper than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,429 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Aiken
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Aurora, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower

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