Islip Terrace, New York vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 31.2% cheaper than Islip Terrace, New York.

You would need a salary of $89,394 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Islip Terrace, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Islip Terrace, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Aiken
than in Islip Terrace, New York
Islip Terrace, NY vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Islip Terrace, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower