Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Southern Pines, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southern Pines, North Carolina is 23.5% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $38,226 in Southern Pines, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southern Pines, North Carolina is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Southern Pines
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Southern Pines, NC
Compared to Silver Spring, Southern Pines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  50.0% lower
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher