Cost of Living Calculator - Southern Pines, North Carolina vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 7.4% more expensive than Southern Pines, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,070 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Southern Pines, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
96% more expensive in Chicago
than in Southern Pines, North Carolina
Southern Pines, NC vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Southern Pines, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  96.7% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher

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