Harrisburg, NC Cost of Living


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Harrisburg cost of living score
95.7
Less expensive
4.3% lower
than the US average
5.2% higher
than the North Carolina average
Harrisburg, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.3% lower than the U.S. average and 5.2% lower than the average for North Carolina.

Harrisburg, NC

Housing costs in Harrisburg?
A typical home costs $482,600, which is 42.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 66.8% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Harrisburg costs $1,900 per month, which is 32.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 41.6% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Harrisburg?
To live comfortably in Harrisburg, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $92,520 for a family, and $67,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Harrisburg?
Harrisburg, NC is an affordable place to live. The cost of living in Harrisburg is 17% lower than the national average and housing costs are an impressive 22% less than the national median. The median home value in Harrisburg is $220,400, which is much lower than other nearby towns. Additionally, utilities and groceries are both relatively inexpensive compared to other parts of the country. Overall, Harrisburg offers residents an affordable lifestyle without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHarrisburgNorth CarolinaUnited States
  95.791.0100.0
  100.296.5100
  95.3107.2100.0
  127.583.1100.0
  $482,600$289,300$338,100
  99.5%99.2%100.0%
  88.283.9100.0
  108.889.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 11 years ago

I have lived in Harrisburg, NC since 2002. I moved here from a suburb of Detroit. I wanted to live in an area that was close to Charlotte, but still had a small town  More

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Over 12 years ago

great pricing on homes here.  More

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Over 16 years ago

You are only bored if you are boring. If you can't find anything to do this close to Charlotte...you have  More

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