What is a pro or con of living in Saugatuck, Michigancompared to Pawleys Island, South Carolina?

Transportation is 36% more expensive in Saugatuck.

What salary do I need to live in Saugatuck, Michigan copmared to Pawleys Island, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Pawleys Island, South Carolina should increase to $83,190 in Saugatuck, Michigan (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. SAUGATUCK
Cost of Living Comparison

Pawleys Island, South Carolina vs. Saugatuck, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saugatuck, Michigan is 10.9% more expensive than Pawleys Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $83,190 in Saugatuck, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Pawleys Island, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Saugatuck, Michigan is more expensive than Pawleys Island, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
36% more expensive in Saugatuck
than in Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Pawleys Island, SC vs. Saugatuck, MI

Compared to Pawleys Island, Saugatuck is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

14.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.3% lower

Commute

36.7% higher

Health

8.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Pawleys Island, South Carolina vs. Saugatuck, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pawleys Island, SC vs. Saugatuck, MI

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