Buffalo, New York vs. Southern Pines, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southern Pines, North Carolina is 13.0% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $150,960 in Southern Pines, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southern Pines, North Carolina is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Southern Pines
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Southern Pines, NC
Compared to Buffalo, Southern Pines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  31.3% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher