What is a pro or con of living in Asheville, North Carolinacompared to Pawleys Island, South Carolina?

Childcare is 40% more expensive in Asheville.

What salary do I need to live in Asheville, North Carolina copmared to Pawleys Island, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Pawleys Island, South Carolina should increase to $50,623 in Asheville, North 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.

PAWLEYS ISLAND vs. ASHEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Pawleys Island, South Carolina vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 1.2% more expensive than Pawleys Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,623 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pawleys Island, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Pawleys Island, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
40% more expensive in Asheville
than in Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Pawleys Island, SC vs. Asheville, NC

Compared to Pawleys Island, Asheville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

1.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.0% lower

Commute

4.8% higher

Health

21.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Pawleys Island, South Carolina vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pawleys Island, SC vs. Asheville, NC

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