Goldsboro, NC Cost of Living


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Goldsboro cost of living score
82.2
Less expensive
17.8% lower
than the US average
9.7% lower
than the North Carolina average
Goldsboro, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.8% lower than the U.S. average and 9.7% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Goldsboro, NC

Housing costs in Goldsboro?
A typical home costs $173,200, which is 48.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 40.1% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Goldsboro costs $1,020 per month, which is 28.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Goldsboro?
To live comfortably in Goldsboro, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $33,120 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Goldsboro?
Goldsboro, NC is known for having a relatively low cost of living compared to other cities in the country. The median home price of $117,400 is well below the national average of $184,700 and the overall cost of living index for Goldsboro is nearly 10% lower than the national average. Utilities are also reasonable with electricity rates approximately 5% lower than the national average. For those looking to save money on their monthly living expenses, Goldsboro could be an excellent option.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGoldsboroNorth CarolinaUnited States
  82.291.0100.0
  93.896.5100
  128.7107.2100.0
  54.383.1100.0
  $173,200$289,300$338,100
  97.9%99.2%100.0%
  72.683.9100.0
  84.089.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

We have recently moved to Goldsboro and just love it. We moved from another small NC town in the west where we lived for many years. Everyone here is so friendly! Much  More

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Over 7 years ago

It is the military that brought my husband and I to this quaint small town of Goldsboro, and we have lived here for about 4 years now. We consider Goldsboro to be a  More

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Over 7 years ago

Goldsboro is a nice homey place to live. I know a lot of people that move out of the town and come back because there is family here. There is a plenty of beaches to go  More

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