Port Royal, Pennsylvania vs. Spruce Pine, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spruce Pine, North Carolina is 5.0% cheaper than Port Royal, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $47,488 in Spruce Pine, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Royal, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spruce Pine, North Carolina is cheaper than Port Royal, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
16% cheaper in Spruce Pine
than in Port Royal, Pennsylvania
Port Royal, PA vs. Spruce Pine, NC
Compared to Port Royal, Spruce Pine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower