Lexington, Kentucky vs. Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pawleys Island, South Carolina is 15.4% more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $57,681 in Pawleys Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pawleys Island, South Carolina is more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
395% more expensive in Pawleys Island
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs. Pawleys_Island, SC
Compared to Lexington, Pawleys_Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher