Adak, Alaska vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 14.0% cheaper than Adak, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $42,978 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Adak, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Adak, Alaska
• Food is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Food
65% cheaper in Aiken
than in Adak, Alaska
Adak, AK vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Adak, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  65.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  356.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.5% lower
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  25.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% lower