What is a pro or con of living in Kiawah Island, South Carolinacompared to Seattle, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 104% more expensive in Kiawah Island.

What salary do I need to live in Kiawah Island, South Carolina copmared to Seattle, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Seattle, Washington should increase to $56,526 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.

SEATTLE vs. KIAWAH ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Seattle, Washington vs. Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kiawah Island, South Carolina is 13.1% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,526 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Kiawah Island
than in Seattle, Washington

Seattle, WA vs. Kiawah Island, SC

Compared to Seattle, Kiawah Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

31.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

51.3% higher

Commute

30.3% lower

Health

9.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.7% lower

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Cost of Living Comparison

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