Southern Pines, North Carolina vs. Madison, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, New Jersey is 61.3% more expensive than Southern Pines, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $80,650 in Madison, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, New Jersey is more expensive than Southern Pines, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Madison
than in Southern Pines, North Carolina
Southern Pines, NC vs. Madison, NJ
Compared to Southern Pines, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  91.9% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher