Fuquay-Varina, NC vs Southern Pines, NC

Southern Pines is moderately more affordable than Fuquay-Varina, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Fuquay-Varina scores 118 compared to 103 for Southern Pines, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fuquay-Varina can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fuquay-Varina is $1,646/month compared to $1,215/month in Southern Pines — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Southern Pines has cheaper rent, Fuquay-Varina actually has lower median home values ($410,600 vs $416,300).

Median household income in Fuquay-Varina is $111,447 compared to $83,681 in Southern Pines (+33.2%). While Fuquay-Varina is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fuquay-Varina spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Southern Pines.