Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. James Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in James Island, South Carolina is 8.2% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $0 in James Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, James Island, South Carolina is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in James Island
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. James Island, SC
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, James Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower