Sun City West, Arizona vs. Southern Pines, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southern Pines, North Carolina is 5.9% cheaper than Sun City West, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $47,037 in Southern Pines, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun City West, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southern Pines, North Carolina is cheaper than Sun City West, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in Southern Pines
than in Sun City West, Arizona
Sun City West, AZ vs. Southern Pines, NC
Compared to Sun City West, Southern Pines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher