St. Augustine, Florida vs. Spruce Pine, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spruce Pine, North Carolina is 22.4% cheaper than St. Augustine, Florida.

You would need a salary of $77,576 in Spruce Pine, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Augustine, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spruce Pine, North Carolina is cheaper than St. Augustine, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Spruce Pine
than in St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine, FL vs. Spruce Pine, NC
Compared to St. Augustine, Spruce Pine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower