Richmond, Virginia vs. Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pawleys Island, South Carolina is 8.6% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $54,318 in Pawleys Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pawleys Island, South Carolina is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
293% more expensive in Pawleys Island
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Pawleys Island, SC
Compared to Richmond, Pawleys Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower