Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 0.6% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $82,478 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% more expensive in Aiken
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Grand Forks, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% higher
      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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower