Fayetteville, West Virginia vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 14.6% more expensive than Fayetteville, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $57,304 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is more expensive than Fayetteville, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Aiken
than in Fayetteville, West Virginia
Fayetteville, WV vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Fayetteville, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.1% higher
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher