What is a pro or con of living in Kiawah Island, South Carolinacompared to Barrington, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 240% more expensive in Kiawah Island.

What salary do I need to live in Kiawah Island, South Carolina copmared to Barrington, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Barrington, Illinois should increase to $75,158 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BARRINGTON vs. KIAWAH ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Barrington, Illinois vs. Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kiawah Island, South Carolina is 50.3% more expensive than Barrington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $75,158 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Barrington, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Kiawah Island, South Carolina is more expensive than Barrington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
240% more expensive in Kiawah Island
than in Barrington, Illinois

Barrington, IL vs. Kiawah Island, SC

Compared to Barrington, Kiawah Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

50.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

127.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.6% higher

Commute

27.9% lower

Health

9.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Barrington, Illinois vs. Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Barrington, IL vs. Kiawah Island, SC

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