What is a pro or con of living in Folly Beach, South Carolinacompared to Kiawah Island, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 28% cheaper in Folly Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Folly Beach, South Carolina copmared to Kiawah Island, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina could decrease to $43,173 in Folly Beach, 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.

KIAWAH ISLAND vs. FOLLY BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Kiawah Island, South Carolina vs. Folly Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Folly Beach, South Carolina is 13.7% cheaper than Kiawah Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,173 in Folly Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Kiawah Island, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Folly Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Kiawah Island, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Folly Beach
than in Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Kiawah Island, SC vs. Folly Beach, SC

Compared to Kiawah Island, Folly Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

17.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.1% lower

Commute

0.4% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Kiawah Island, South Carolina vs. Folly Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Kiawah Island, SC vs. Folly Beach, SC

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