What is a pro or con of living in Fayetteville, North Carolinacompared to Florence, South Carolina?

Childcare is 33% more expensive in Fayetteville.

What salary do I need to live in Fayetteville, North Carolina copmared to Florence, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Florence, South Carolina should increase to $51,059 in Fayetteville, 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.

FLORENCE vs. FAYETTEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Florence, South Carolina vs. Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, North Carolina is 2.1% more expensive than Florence, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,059 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fayetteville, North Carolina is more expensive than Florence, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
33% more expensive in Fayetteville
than in Florence, South Carolina

Florence, SC vs. Fayetteville, NC

Compared to Florence, Fayetteville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

28.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.2% lower

Commute

0.9% lower

Health

17.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Florence, South Carolina vs. Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Florence, SC vs. Fayetteville, NC

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