Eldersburg, Maryland vs. James Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in James Island, South Carolina is 12.4% cheaper than Eldersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $43,800 in James Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Eldersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, James Island, South Carolina is cheaper than Eldersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in James Island
than in Eldersburg, Maryland
Eldersburg, MD vs. James Island, SC
Compared to Eldersburg, James Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower