Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kiawah Island, South Carolina is 45.0% more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $427,840 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kiawah Island, South Carolina is more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in Kiawah Island
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Kiawah Island, SC
Compared to Silver Spring, Kiawah Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% higher
      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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher