Sterling, Massachusetts vs. Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pawleys Island, South Carolina is 13.9% cheaper than Sterling, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $64,551 in Pawleys Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pawleys Island, South Carolina is cheaper than Sterling, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
45% cheaper in Pawleys Island
than in Sterling, Massachusetts
Sterling, MA vs. Pawleys Island, SC
Compared to Sterling, Pawleys Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower