Albany, New York vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 10.6% cheaper than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $89,430 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Aiken
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Albany, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower