Oro Valley, Arizona vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 22.5% cheaper than Oro Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $58,101 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oro Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Oro Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Aiken
than in Oro Valley, Arizona
Oro Valley, AZ vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Oro Valley, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower