What is a pro or con of living in Kiawah Island, South Carolinacompared to Frederick, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 312% more expensive in Kiawah Island.

What salary do I need to live in Kiawah Island, South Carolina copmared to Frederick, Maryland?

A salary of $50,000 in Frederick, Maryland should increase to $86,939 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.

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FREDERICK vs. KIAWAH ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Frederick, Maryland vs. Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kiawah Island, South Carolina is 73.9% more expensive than Frederick, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $86,939 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Frederick, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Kiawah Island, South Carolina is more expensive than Frederick, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
312% more expensive in Kiawah Island
than in Frederick, Maryland

Frederick, MD vs. Kiawah Island, SC

Compared to Frederick, Kiawah Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

73.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

231.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.3% higher

Commute

2.3% lower

Health

14.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.4% lower

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