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

Median Home Cost is 294% more expensive in Kiawah Island.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Raleigh, North Carolina should increase to $92,627 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.

RALEIGH vs. KIAWAH ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kiawah Island, South Carolina is 85.3% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $92,627 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
294% more expensive in Kiawah Island
than in Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, NC vs. Kiawah Island, SC

Compared to Raleigh, Kiawah Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

85.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

243.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.0% higher

Commute

8.1% higher

Health

2.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Raleigh, NC vs. Kiawah Island, SC

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