Kernersville, NC Cost of Living


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Kernersville cost of living score
84.3
Less expensive
15.7% lower
than the US average
7.4% lower
than the North Carolina average
Kernersville, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.7% lower than the U.S. average and 7.4% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Kernersville, NC

Housing costs in Kernersville?
A typical home costs $283,700, which is 16.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.9% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kernersville costs $1,000 per month, which is 30.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 11.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Kernersville?
To live comfortably in Kernersville, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $54,360 for a family, and $33,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kernersville?
Kernersville, NC is known to be an affordable place to live. According to BestPlaces's cost of living index, the city has a score of 73.9, which is only slightly higher than the national average. This means that items such as groceries and utilities are relatively inexpensive compared to other cities in the state. Additionally, housing costs here are quite low with one-bedroom apartments available for around $750/month on average. Overall, living in Kernersville can be more budget friendly than other North Carolina cities due to its affordability within various areas of everyday life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKernersvilleNorth CarolinaUnited States
  84.391.0100.0
  96.296.5100
  96.4107.2100.0
  81.083.1100.0
  $283,700$289,300$338,100
  95.8%99.2%100.0%
  75.683.9100.0
  109.489.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

I lived here for a little under a year. It's a safe, quiet town that has the luxury of having a lot of necessities within walking distance. Not the most happening place,  More

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Over 9 years ago

Kernersville has a lot of family entertainment and social events. The Honeybee Festival in the late summer has a display of many artist's works. There is the  More

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Over 9 years ago

I would NOT say Kernersville is on the economic downturn. We have lived here for 22 years and in this time frame the town has changed tremendously with added grocery  More

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