Gainesville, Virginia vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 38.9% cheaper than Gainesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $89,845 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Gainesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Aiken
than in Gainesville, Virginia
Gainesville, VA vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Gainesville, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower