Spruce Pine, North Carolina vs. Hot Springs, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, North Carolina is 11.6% more expensive than Spruce Pine, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,781 in Hot Springs, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Spruce Pine, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, North Carolina is more expensive than Spruce Pine, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Hot Springs
than in Spruce Pine, North Carolina
Spruce Pine, NC vs. Hot Springs, NC
Compared to Spruce Pine, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  38.4% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher