Southern Pines, North Carolina vs. Murray, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murray, Kentucky is 23.1% cheaper than Southern Pines, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,450 in Murray, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murray, Kentucky is cheaper than Southern Pines, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Murray
than in Southern Pines, North Carolina
Southern Pines, NC vs. Murray, KY
Compared to Southern Pines, Murray is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower