Aiken, South Carolina vs. Grand Island, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Island, New York is 12.9% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,431 in Grand Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Island, New York is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Grand Island
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Grand Island, NY
Compared to Aiken, Grand Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower