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

Childcare is 40% more expensive in Sunset Beach.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Pawleys Island, South Carolina could decrease to $49,617 in Sunset Beach, 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. SUNSET BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Pawleys Island, South Carolina vs. Sunset Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunset Beach, North Carolina is 0.8% cheaper than Pawleys Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,617 in Sunset Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pawleys Island, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sunset Beach, North Carolina is cheaper than Pawleys Island, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

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

Pawleys Island, SC vs. Sunset Beach, NC

Compared to Pawleys Island, Sunset Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.8% lower

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)

13.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.6% lower

Commute

13.0% higher

Health

16.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Pawleys Island, South Carolina vs. Sunset Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pawleys Island, SC vs. Sunset Beach, NC

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