Southern Pines, North Carolina vs. Lake of the Woods, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake of the Woods, Virginia is 1.3% cheaper than Southern Pines, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,350 in Lake of the Woods, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake of the Woods, Virginia is cheaper than Southern Pines, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Lake of the Woods
than in Southern Pines, North Carolina
Southern_Pines, NC vs. Lake_Of_The_Woods, VA
Compared to Southern_Pines, Lake_Of_The_Woods 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  37.5% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher