Lincoln, California vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 36.9% cheaper than Lincoln, California.

You would need a salary of $69,393 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Lincoln, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Aiken
than in Lincoln, California
Lincoln, CA vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Lincoln, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower