Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pawleys Island, South Carolina is 16.5% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $116,518 in Pawleys Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pawleys Island, South Carolina is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
309% more expensive in Pawleys Island
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Pawleys Island, SC
Compared to Knoxville, Pawleys Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher