Glen Allen, Virginia vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 19.4% cheaper than Glen Allen, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $60,434 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Glen Allen, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Aiken
than in Glen Allen, Virginia
Glen Allen, VA vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Glen Allen, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower

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