What is a pro or con of living in Pawleys Island, South Carolinacompared to Johnson City, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 452% more expensive in Pawleys Island.

What salary do I need to live in Pawleys Island, South Carolina copmared to Johnson City, Tennessee?

A salary of $50,000 in Johnson City, Tennessee should increase to $63,736 in Pawleys 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.

JOHNSON CITY vs. PAWLEYS ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pawleys Island, South Carolina is 27.5% more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $63,736 in Pawleys Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pawleys Island, South Carolina is more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
452% more expensive in Pawleys Island
than in Johnson City, Tennessee

Johnson City, TN vs. Pawleys Island, SC

Compared to Johnson City, Pawleys Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

96.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.3% higher

Commute

7.5% higher

Health

5.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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