What is a pro or con of living in Pinehurst, North Carolinacompared to Des Plaines, Illinois?

Transportation is 45% cheaper in Pinehurst.

What salary do I need to live in Pinehurst, North Carolina copmared to Des Plaines, Illinois?

A salary of $30,000 in Des Plaines, Illinois could decrease to $28,521 in Pinehurst, 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.

DES PLAINES vs. PINEHURST
Cost of Living Comparison

Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Pinehurst, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pinehurst, North Carolina is 4.9% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $28,521 in Pinehurst, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pinehurst, North Carolina is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
45% cheaper in Pinehurst
than in Des Plaines, Illinois

Des Plaines, IL vs. Pinehurst, NC

Compared to Des Plaines, Pinehurst is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

15.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.4% higher

Commute

45.1% lower

Health

22.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Pinehurst, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Des Plaines, IL vs. Pinehurst, NC

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