Southern Pines, North Carolina vs. The Villages, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Villages, Florida is 1.3% cheaper than Southern Pines, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,350 in The Villages, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Villages, Florida is cheaper than Southern Pines, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in The Villages
than in Southern Pines, North Carolina
Southern Pines, NC vs. The Villages, FL
Compared to Southern Pines, The Villages is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher