What is a pro or con of living in Westerly, Rhode Islandcompared to Pawleys Island, South Carolina?

Childcare is 67% more expensive in Westerly.

What salary do I need to live in Westerly, Rhode Island copmared to Pawleys Island, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Pawleys Island, South Carolina should increase to $56,274 in Westerly, Rhode Island (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. WESTERLY
Cost of Living Comparison

Pawleys Island, South Carolina vs. Westerly, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westerly, Rhode Island is 12.5% more expensive than Pawleys Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,274 in Westerly, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Pawleys Island, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Childcare
67% more expensive in Westerly
than in Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Pawleys Island, SC vs. Westerly, RI

Compared to Pawleys Island, Westerly is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

14.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.5% higher

Commute

25.6% higher

Health

14.6% lower

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Childcare

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Personal

8.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Pawleys Island, South Carolina vs. Westerly, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pawleys Island, SC vs. Westerly, RI

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