What is a pro or con of living in Pawleys Island, South Carolinacompared to Towson, Maryland?

HousingRent is 39% cheaper in Pawleys Island.

What salary do I need to live in Pawleys Island, South Carolina copmared to Towson, Maryland?

A salary of $50,000 in Towson, Maryland could decrease to $45,156 in Pawleys Island, 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.

TOWSON vs. PAWLEYS ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Towson, Maryland vs. Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pawleys Island, South Carolina is 9.7% cheaper than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $45,156 in Pawleys Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pawleys Island, South Carolina is cheaper than Towson, Maryland
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

HousingRent
39% cheaper in Pawleys Island
than in Towson, Maryland

Towson, MD vs. Pawleys Island, SC

Compared to Towson, Pawleys Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.7% lower

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

0.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

13.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.2% lower

Commute

28.4% lower

Health

18.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Towson, Maryland vs. Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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