Mount Olive, NC Cost of Living


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United States / North Carolina / No Metro Area / Wayne County / Mount Olive / Zip Codes

Mount Olive cost of living score
82.2
Less expensive
17.8% lower
than the US average
9.7% lower
than the North Carolina average
Mount Olive, 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.

Mount Olive, NC

Housing costs in Mount Olive?
A typical home costs $101,500, which is 70.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 64.9% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mount Olive costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 38.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Mount Olive?
To live comfortably in Mount Olive, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $19,440 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mount Olive?
The cost of living in Mount Olive, NC is quite reasonable compared to other areas in North Carolina. The median home value is around $126,000 which is significantly lower than the national median of $184,700. Renters can find a one bedroom apartment for an average of $530 per month which is also lower than the state average. Food prices are slightly higher than the national average but are still affordable for most people. Utilities such as electricity and gas tend to be about the same or a little less expensive than other areas in North Carolina. All in all, Mount Olive provides a cost of living that does not break the bank but still provides a comfortable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMount OliveNorth CarolinaUnited States
  82.291.0100.0
  92.996.5100
  128.7107.2100.0
  36.283.1100.0
  $101,500$289,300$338,100
  101.7%99.2%100.0%
  80.883.9100.0
  84.189.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

I lived in mount olive 1975-90, Just a few weather comments, The Summers are terribly hot and and AC is mandatory. Typically Summer night run from the upper 60's to mid  More

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Over 15 years ago

I don't like it at all this town is so lame. The only thing that is open 24 is the walmart. There is no mall, No fun at all. This town is so lame that a old man will not  More

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