What is a pro or con of living in Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaiicompared to Kiawah Island, South Carolina?

Utilities are 69% more expensive in Kailua (Honolulu County).

What salary do I need to live in Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii copmared to Kiawah Island, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina should increase to $58,118 in Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii (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. KAILUA (HONOLULU COUNTY)
Cost of Living Comparison

Kiawah Island, South Carolina vs. Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii is 16.2% more expensive than Kiawah Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,118 in Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Kiawah Island, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii is more expensive than Kiawah Island, South Carolina
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Utilities
69% more expensive in Kailua (Honolulu County)
than in Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Kiawah Island, SC vs. Kailua (Honolulu County), HI

Compared to Kiawah Island, Kailua (Honolulu County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

36.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

5.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

69.1% higher

Commute

12.9% higher

Health

5.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

19.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Kiawah Island, South Carolina vs. Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

Comparison highlights

Kiawah Island, SC vs. Kailua (Honolulu County), HI

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