Southport, NC vs Spout Springs, NC

Southport, NC and Spout Springs, NC have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.6% difference in their overall index. Southport scores 110 while Spout Springs scores 112 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Southport is $1,468/month compared to $1,794/month in Spout Springs — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Southport has cheaper rent, Spout Springs actually has lower median home values ($310,100 vs $394,900).

Median household income in Southport is $82,792 compared to $87,905 in Spout Springs (-5.8%). While Spout Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Southport spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, less than the 24.5% in Spout Springs.