Kiawah Island, South Carolina vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 20.6% cheaper than Kiawah Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,541 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Kiawah Island, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Kiawah Island, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Washington
than in Kiawah Island, South Carolina
Kiawah Island, SC vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Kiawah Island, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  41.2% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher