Poolesville, Maryland vs. Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pawleys Island, South Carolina is 24.6% cheaper than Poolesville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $71,662 in Pawleys Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Poolesville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pawleys Island, South Carolina is cheaper than Poolesville, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
52% cheaper in Pawleys Island
than in Poolesville, Maryland
Poolesville, MD vs. Pawleys Island, SC
Compared to Poolesville, Pawleys Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% lower
      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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher