What is a pro or con of living in James Island, South Carolinacompared to Gastonia, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 55% more expensive in James Island.

What salary do I need to live in James Island, South Carolina copmared to Gastonia, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Gastonia, North Carolina should increase to $62,030 in James 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.

GASTONIA vs. JAMES_ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Gastonia, North Carolina vs. James Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in James Island, South Carolina is 24.1% more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $62,030 in James Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, James Island, South Carolina is more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in James Island
than in Gastonia, North Carolina

Gastonia, NC vs. James_Island, SC

Compared to Gastonia, James_Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

108.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.2% higher

Commute

13.1% higher

Health

3.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Gastonia, North Carolina vs. James Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Gastonia, NC vs. James_Island, SC

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