What is a pro or con of living in Duck, North Carolinacompared to Pawleys Island, South Carolina?

Housing is 96% more expensive in Duck.

What salary do I need to live in Duck, North Carolina copmared to Pawleys Island, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Pawleys Island, South Carolina should increase to $63,841 in Duck, North 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.

PAWLEYS ISLAND vs. DUCK
Cost of Living Comparison

Pawleys Island, South Carolina vs. Duck, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Duck, North Carolina is 27.7% more expensive than Pawleys Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,841 in Duck, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pawleys Island, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Duck, North Carolina is more expensive than Pawleys Island, South Carolina
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
96% more expensive in Duck
than in Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Pawleys Island, SC vs. Duck, NC

Compared to Pawleys Island, Duck is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

96.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.7% lower

Commute

12.9% lower

Health

28.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Pawleys Island, South Carolina vs. Duck, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pawleys Island, SC vs. Duck, NC

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