Kiawah Island, South Carolina vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 11.5% cheaper than Kiawah Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,342 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kiawah Island, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Kiawah Island, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Seattle
than in Kiawah Island, South Carolina
Kiawah Island, SC vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Kiawah Island, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.9% lower
  Commute
  43.5% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher