What is a pro or con of living in Pawleys Island, South Carolinacompared to Reading, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 525% more expensive in Pawleys Island.

What salary do I need to live in Pawleys Island, South Carolina copmared to Reading, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $89,000 in Reading, Pennsylvania should increase to $104,049 in Pawleys Island, South 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.

READING vs. PAWLEYS ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pawleys Island, South Carolina is 16.9% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $104,049 in Pawleys Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pawleys Island, South Carolina is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
525% more expensive in Pawleys Island
than in Reading, Pennsylvania

Reading, PA vs. Pawleys Island, SC

Compared to Reading, Pawleys Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

415.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.0% higher

Commute

20.4% lower

Health

12.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Reading, PA vs. Pawleys Island, SC

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