North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 5.2% cheaper than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $94,835 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than North Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Aiken
than in North Charleston, South Carolina
North Charleston, SC vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to North Charleston, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower