Southern Pines, North Carolina vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 3.5% cheaper than Southern Pines, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $405,300 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Southern Pines, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Southern Pines, North Carolina
Southern Pines, NC vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Southern Pines, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  10.7% higher
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower