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

Median Home Cost is 291% more expensive in Kiawah Island.

What salary do I need to live in Kiawah Island, South Carolina copmared to Hampstead, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Hampstead, North Carolina should increase to $90,852 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.

HAMPSTEAD vs. KIAWAH ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Hampstead, North Carolina vs. Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kiawah Island, South Carolina is 81.7% more expensive than Hampstead, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $90,852 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hampstead, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
291% more expensive in Kiawah Island
than in Hampstead, North Carolina

Hampstead, NC vs. Kiawah Island, SC

Compared to Hampstead, Kiawah Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

81.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

262.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.7% higher

Commute

6.4% higher

Health

18.6% lower

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Personal

7.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Hampstead, North Carolina vs. Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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