What is a pro or con of living in Lake Wylie, South Carolinacompared to Pickens, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 79% more expensive in Lake Wylie.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Wylie, South Carolina copmared to Pickens, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Pickens, South Carolina should increase to $55,498 in Lake Wylie, South 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.

PICKENS vs. LAKE WYLIE
Cost of Living Comparison

Pickens, South Carolina vs. Lake Wylie, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Wylie, South Carolina is 11.0% more expensive than Pickens, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,498 in Lake Wylie, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pickens, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Wylie, South Carolina is more expensive than Pickens, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Lake Wylie
than in Pickens, South Carolina

Pickens, SC vs. Lake Wylie, SC

Compared to Pickens, Lake Wylie is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

28.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.1% lower

Commute

9.9% higher

Health

1.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Pickens, South Carolina vs. Lake Wylie, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pickens, SC vs. Lake Wylie, SC

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