Sylva, NC Cost of Living


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Sylva cost of living score
94.5
Less expensive
5.5% lower
than the US average
3.8% higher
than the North Carolina average
Sylva, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.5% lower than the U.S. average and 3.8% lower than the average for North Carolina.

Sylva, NC

Housing costs in Sylva?
A typical home costs $294,200, which is 13.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.7% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sylva costs $930 per month, which is 35.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Sylva?
To live comfortably in Sylva, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $56,520 for a family, and $32,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sylva?
The cost of living in Sylva, NC is generally cheaper than the national average. The housing market is particularly good, with median home prices around $170,000 and a lower than average property tax rate. Although food and transportation expenses are slightly higher than the national average, overall residents of Sylva can enjoy a high quality of life at an affordable cost. There are also plenty of great restaurants to choose from throughout town so dining out is always an option for locals or visitors alike.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSylvaNorth CarolinaUnited States
  94.591.0100.0
  97.896.5100
  122.7107.2100.0
  80.783.1100.0
  $294,200$289,300$338,100
  102.5%99.2%100.0%
  64.883.9100.0
  102.689.2100.0

   100=National Average

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