What is a pro or con of living in Fort Myers Beach, Floridacompared to Pawleys Island, South Carolina?

Housing is 51% more expensive in Fort Myers Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Myers Beach, Florida copmared to Pawleys Island, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Pawleys Island, South Carolina should increase to $61,590 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida (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. FORT MYERS BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Pawleys Island, South Carolina vs. Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers Beach, Florida is 23.2% more expensive than Pawleys Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,590 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Pawleys Island, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Myers Beach, Florida is more expensive than Pawleys Island, South Carolina
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
51% more expensive in Fort Myers Beach
than in Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Pawleys Island, SC vs. Fort Myers Beach, FL

Compared to Pawleys Island, Fort Myers Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

51.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.1% lower

Commute

32.4% higher

Health

17.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Pawleys Island, South Carolina vs. Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pawleys Island, SC vs. Fort Myers Beach, FL

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