What is a pro or con of living in Kiawah Island, South Carolinacompared to Dobbs Ferry, New York?

Median Home Cost is 118% more expensive in Kiawah Island.

What salary do I need to live in Kiawah Island, South Carolina copmared to Dobbs Ferry, New York?

A salary of $75,000 in Dobbs Ferry, New York should increase to $85,042 in Kiawah Island, 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.

DOBBS FERRY vs. KIAWAH ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Dobbs Ferry, New York vs. Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kiawah Island, South Carolina is 13.4% more expensive than Dobbs Ferry, New York.

You would need a salary of $85,042 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Dobbs Ferry, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Kiawah Island, South Carolina is more expensive than Dobbs Ferry, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Kiawah Island
than in Dobbs Ferry, New York

Dobbs Ferry, NY vs. Kiawah Island, SC

Compared to Dobbs Ferry, Kiawah Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

29.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

32.1% lower

Commute

12.7% lower

Health

23.4% lower

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Personal

12.8% lower

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Dobbs Ferry, New York vs. Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Dobbs Ferry, NY vs. Kiawah Island, SC

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