Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 15.7% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $168,555 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Aiken
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Raleigh, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower