What is a pro or con of living in James Island, South Carolinacompared to Simsbury, Connecticut?

Childcare is 38% cheaper in James Island.

What salary do I need to live in James Island, South Carolina copmared to Simsbury, Connecticut?

A salary of $50,000 in Simsbury, Connecticut could decrease to $46,416 in James 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.

SIMSBURY vs. JAMES ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Simsbury, Connecticut vs. James Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in James Island, South Carolina is 7.2% cheaper than Simsbury, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $46,416 in James Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Simsbury, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, James Island, South Carolina is cheaper than Simsbury, Connecticut
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
38% cheaper in James Island
than in Simsbury, Connecticut

Simsbury, CT vs. James Island, SC

Compared to Simsbury, James Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

2.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.5% lower

Commute

11.9% lower

Health

15.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Simsbury, Connecticut vs. James Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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