Cost of Living Calculator - Atlanta, Georgia vs James Island, South Carolina


The cost of living in James Island, South Carolina is 0.5% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $74,592 in James Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, James Island, South Carolina is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in James Island
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs James Island, SC
Compared to Atlanta, James Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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