Lake Wylie, South Carolina vs. Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downingtown, Pennsylvania is 23.9% more expensive than Lake Wylie, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,940 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Wylie, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downingtown, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lake Wylie, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Downingtown
than in Lake Wylie, South Carolina
Lake Wylie, SC vs. Downingtown, PA
Compared to Lake Wylie, Downingtown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher