Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 5.9% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $70,583 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% cheaper in Aiken
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Baton Rouge, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% higher
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher