Pawleys Island, South Carolina vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 60.5% more expensive than Pawleys Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $80,268 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Pawleys Island, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Pawleys Island, South Carolina
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
152% more expensive in Boulder
than in Pawleys Island, South Carolina
Pawleys Island, SC vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Pawleys Island, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.5% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher