Southern Pines, North Carolina vs. Columbus, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Georgia is 23.6% cheaper than Southern Pines, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,200 in Columbus, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Georgia is cheaper than Southern Pines, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Columbus
than in Southern Pines, North Carolina
Southern Pines, NC vs. Columbus, GA
Compared to Southern Pines, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower