Buford, Georgia vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 17.2% cheaper than Buford, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $65,429 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Buford, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Buford, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Aiken
than in Buford, Georgia
Buford, GA vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Buford, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower