Columbus, Ohio vs. Southern Pines, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southern Pines, North Carolina is 15.7% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $115,741 in Southern Pines, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southern Pines, North Carolina is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Southern Pines
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Southern Pines, NC
Compared to Columbus, Southern Pines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher