Palm City, Florida vs. Southern Pines, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southern Pines, North Carolina is 15.3% cheaper than Palm City, Florida.

You would need a salary of $42,373 in Southern Pines, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm City, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southern Pines, North Carolina is cheaper than Palm City, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Southern Pines
than in Palm City, Florida
Palm City, FL vs. Southern Pines, NC
Compared to Palm City, Southern Pines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower