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

Median Home Cost is 74% cheaper in Raleigh.

What salary do I need to live in Raleigh, North Carolina copmared to Kiawah Island, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina could decrease to $26,990 in Raleigh, North 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. RALEIGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Kiawah Island, South Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 46.0% cheaper than Kiawah Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $26,990 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Kiawah Island, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Kiawah_Island, SC vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to Kiawah_Island, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

70.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.8% lower

Commute

7.5% lower

Health

2.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.3% lower

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Kiawah Island, South Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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