Helena, Montana vs. Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pawleys Island, South Carolina is 5.0% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $52,515 in Pawleys Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pawleys Island, South Carolina is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Pawleys Island
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Pawleys Island, SC
Compared to Helena, Pawleys Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% higher
      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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower