What is a pro or con of living in Southern Pines, North Carolinacompared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

Median Home Cost is 57% more expensive in Southern Pines.

What salary do I need to live in Southern Pines, North Carolina copmared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

A salary of $75,000 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia should increase to $85,131 in Southern Pines, North 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.

ATHENS CLARKE COUNTY vs. SOUTHERN PINES
Cost of Living Comparison

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Southern Pines, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southern Pines, North Carolina is 13.5% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $85,131 in Southern Pines, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Southern Pines, North Carolina is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Southern Pines
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Southern Pines, NC

Compared to Athens Clarke County, Southern Pines is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

52.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.3% lower

Commute

12.0% lower

Health

12.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Southern Pines, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Southern Pines, NC

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