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

Median Home Cost is 380% more expensive in Kiawah Island.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Morehead City, North Carolina should increase to $100,904 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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MOREHEAD CITY vs. KIAWAH ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Morehead City, North Carolina vs. Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kiawah Island, South Carolina is 101.8% more expensive than Morehead City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $100,904 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Morehead City, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
380% more expensive in Kiawah Island
than in Morehead City, North Carolina

Morehead City, NC vs. Kiawah Island, SC

Compared to Morehead City, Kiawah Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

101.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

324.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.6% higher

Commute

64.9% higher

Health

25.4% lower

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Personal

1.8% higher

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Morehead City, North Carolina vs. Kiawah Island, South Carolina

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