What is a pro or con of living in Isle of Palms, South Carolinacompared to Cary, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 148% more expensive in Isle of Palms.

What salary do I need to live in Isle of Palms, South Carolina copmared to Cary, North Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Cary, North Carolina should increase to $118,289 in Isle of Palms, 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.

CARY vs. ISLE OF PALMS
Cost of Living Comparison

Cary, North Carolina vs. Isle of Palms, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Isle of Palms, South Carolina is 57.7% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $118,289 in Isle of Palms, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Isle of Palms, South Carolina is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Isle of Palms
than in Cary, North Carolina

Cary, NC vs. Isle Of Palms, SC

Compared to Cary, Isle Of Palms is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

57.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

117.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.9% higher

Commute

17.9% higher

Health

2.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Cary, North Carolina vs. Isle of Palms, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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