Sterling, Virginia vs. Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pawleys Island, South Carolina is 21.3% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $78,733 in Pawleys Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pawleys Island, South Carolina is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
49% cheaper in Pawleys Island
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Pawleys Island, SC
Compared to Sterling, Pawleys Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower