What is a pro or con of living in Raleigh, North Carolinacompared to Southern Pines, North Carolina?

HousingRent is 35% more expensive in Raleigh.

What salary do I need to live in Raleigh, North Carolina copmared to Southern Pines, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Southern Pines, North Carolina should increase to $51,200 in Raleigh, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOUTHERN PINES vs. RALEIGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Southern Pines, North Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 2.4% more expensive than Southern Pines, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,200 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Southern Pines, North Carolina
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

HousingRent
35% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines, NC vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to Southern Pines, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

0.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.0% higher

Commute

25.9% higher

Health

11.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Southern Pines, North Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Southern Pines, NC vs. Raleigh, NC

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