Grand Island, New York vs. Forest Acres, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Acres, South Carolina is 3.0% cheaper than Grand Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $48,511 in Forest Acres, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Acres, South Carolina is cheaper than Grand Island, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Forest Acres
than in Grand Island, New York
Grand Island, NY vs. Forest Acres, SC
Compared to Grand Island, Forest Acres is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher