Balfour, NC Cost of Living


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Balfour cost of living score
102.4
More expensive
2.4% higher
than the US average
12.5% higher
than the North Carolina average
Balfour, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 102.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.4% higher than the U.S. average and 12.5% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Balfour, NC

Housing costs in Balfour?
A typical home costs $247,900, which is 26.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.3% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Balfour costs $1,330 per month, which is 7.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.5% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Balfour?
To live comfortably in Balfour, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $47,520 for a family, and $47,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Balfour?
The cost of living in Balfour, NC is quite affordable. Housing prices are relatively low, with a median home value of $106,000 and average rental costs of around $725 per month. Utilities are also reasonable, with the average monthly electricity bill coming in at around $119. Groceries and other necessities are slightly higher than the national average but still quite affordable. Overall, Balfour is an excellent place to live and raises a family due to its low cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBalfourNorth CarolinaUnited States
  102.491.0100.0
  101.896.5100
  125.7107.2100.0
  86.983.1100.0
  $247,900$289,300$338,100
  96.7%99.2%100.0%
  88.483.9100.0
  110.589.2100.0

   100=National Average

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