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

Median Home Cost is 57% more expensive in Lake Wylie.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Catawba, North Carolina should increase to $53,160 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.

CATAWBA vs. LAKE WYLIE
Cost of Living Comparison

Catawba, North Carolina vs. Lake Wylie, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Wylie, South Carolina is 6.3% more expensive than Catawba, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,160 in Lake Wylie, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Catawba, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Lake Wylie
than in Catawba, North Carolina

Catawba, NC vs. Lake Wylie, SC

Compared to Catawba, Lake Wylie is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

30.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.6% higher

Commute

12.7% higher

Health

12.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Catawba, North Carolina vs. Lake Wylie, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Catawba, NC vs. Lake Wylie, SC

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