Pelham, Alabama vs. Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina is 6.1% more expensive than Pelham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $79,538 in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pelham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina is more expensive than Pelham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Fuquay-Varina
than in Pelham, Alabama
Pelham, AL vs. Fuquay Varina, NC
Compared to Pelham, Fuquay Varina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower