Bedford, Pennsylvania vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 10.2% more expensive than Bedford, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $55,109 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is more expensive than Bedford, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Aiken
than in Bedford, Pennsylvania
Bedford, PA vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Bedford, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher