Driftwood, Texas vs. Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pawleys Island, South Carolina is 33.5% cheaper than Driftwood, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,841 in Pawleys Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Driftwood, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pawleys Island, South Carolina is cheaper than Driftwood, Texas
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
46% cheaper in Pawleys Island
than in Driftwood, Texas
Driftwood, TX vs. Pawleys Island, SC
Compared to Driftwood, Pawleys Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher