Elburn, Illinois vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 16.0% cheaper than Elburn, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $168,062 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Elburn, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Elburn, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Aiken
than in Elburn, Illinois
Elburn, IL vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Elburn, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower