Barstow, California vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 4.1% cheaper than Barstow, California.

You would need a salary of $76,711 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Barstow, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Barstow, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Aiken
than in Barstow, California
Barstow, CA vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Barstow, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower