Aiken, South Carolina vs. Galena, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galena, Kansas is 21.7% cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,166 in Galena, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galena, Kansas is cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Galena
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Galena, KS
Compared to Aiken, Galena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower