Gainesville, Florida vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 4.1% cheaper than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $72,876 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Aiken
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Gainesville, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower