Rutherfordton, NC Cost of Living


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Rutherfordton cost of living score
81.5
Less expensive
18.5% lower
than the US average
10.4% lower
than the North Carolina average
Rutherfordton, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.5% lower than the U.S. average and 10.4% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Rutherfordton, NC

Housing costs in Rutherfordton?
A typical home costs $226,000, which is 33.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.9% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rutherfordton costs $770 per month, which is 46.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 44.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Rutherfordton?
To live comfortably in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $43,200 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rutherfordton?
Rutherfordton, NC has a relatively low cost of living compared to the national average. Housing costs are especially inexpensive, with the median home price in Rutherfordton coming in at $177,400 compared to the national median of $228,700. Other major expenses such as food and utilities also tend to be lower than the national average. Overall, Rutherfordton is a great place for people looking for an affordable place to live without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRutherfordtonNorth CarolinaUnited States
  81.591.0100.0
  96.996.5100
  124.1107.2100.0
  63.283.1100.0
  $226,000$289,300$338,100
  104.0%99.2%100.0%
  77.883.9100.0
  80.589.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

Climate is moderate. Right in the middle of the geothermal belt of NC. Convenient to four major cities. Shopping and highways available.Very low crime  More

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Over 15 years ago

Crime in Rutherfordton in next to non-existant. You hardly ever hear of murder or rape here. I'm aware that we have burgleries and so forth, but very serious crime?   More

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