What is a pro or con of living in James Island, South Carolinacompared to Garden City, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 158% more expensive in James Island.

What salary do I need to live in James Island, South Carolina copmared to Garden City, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Garden City, South Carolina should increase to $64,000 in James 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.

GARDEN CITY vs. JAMES ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Garden City, South Carolina vs. James Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in James Island, South Carolina is 28.0% more expensive than Garden City, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,000 in James Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden City, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, James Island, South Carolina is more expensive than Garden City, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in James Island
than in Garden City, South Carolina

Garden City, SC vs. James Island, SC

Compared to Garden City, James Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

115.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.2% higher

Commute

9.1% higher

Health

1.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Garden City, South Carolina vs. James Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Garden City, SC vs. James Island, SC

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