Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 24.3% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $56,776 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Aiken
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Santa Fe, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower