1 opening at $2,382/week in Aiken, SC — Home Health. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 1 furnished place to stay.
1 opening at $2,382/week right now.
1 furnished rental available for travel nurses.
Prices in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 8% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91.9 | 8% lower |
| Housing | 70.6 | 29% lower |
| Utilities | 89.5 | 11% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 96.3 | 4% lower |
| Services | 98.5 | 1% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $885 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,060 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,200 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $1,575 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,522 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Aiken is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Aiken is not one, so the national standard rate applies. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
South Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.