Lubbock, Texas vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 6.9% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $80,204 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Aiken
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Lubbock, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher