Calabash, NC Cost of Living


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Calabash cost of living score
101.4
More expensive
1.4% higher
than the US average
11.4% higher
than the North Carolina average
Calabash, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 101.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.4% higher than the U.S. average and 11.4% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Calabash, NC

Housing costs in Calabash?
A typical home costs $274,100, which is 18.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.3% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Calabash costs $1,100 per month, which is 23.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Calabash?
To live comfortably in Calabash, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $52,560 for a family, and $39,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Calabash?
The cost of living in Calabash, NC is relatively low compared to many other cities across the United States. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index is 86.7, which is 14.3 points lower than the national average. Housing costs are especially affordable; median home prices are $190,500 while median rent is only $1,026 per month. Utilities for an average-sized home commonly run around $120 a month or less, and groceries tend to be slightly less expensive than the national average. Overall, Calabash is a great place to live for those looking for an affordable lifestyle without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCalabashNorth CarolinaUnited States
  101.491.0100.0
  99.296.5100
  117.3107.2100.0
  63.483.1100.0
  $274,100$289,300$338,100
  99.9%99.2%100.0%
  89.083.9100.0
  110.389.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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At present I attempt to live in Murrells Inlet SC. The bikers have taken over day and mostly night. There are two each of some of the biker bars in the same area. The  More

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