Brevard, NC Cost of Living


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Brevard cost of living score
93.8
Less expensive
6.2% lower
than the US average
3.1% higher
than the North Carolina average
Brevard, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 93.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.2% lower than the U.S. average and 3.1% lower than the average for North Carolina.

Brevard, NC

Housing costs in Brevard?
A typical home costs $412,700, which is 22.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.7% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Brevard costs $1,010 per month, which is 29.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 9.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Brevard?
To live comfortably in Brevard, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $79,200 for a family, and $30,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Brevard?
The cost of living in Brevard, NC is relatively affordable compared to many other cities and towns in the United States. The overall cost of living index for Brevard is 86.7, which is 14.3 points lower than the national average. Housing costs are also very reasonable; median home prices are around $170,000, and renters will pay an average of $845 per month for a two-bedroom apartment. Groceries are also quite inexpensive in comparison to other parts of the country. Overall, this makes Brevard an attractive place to live for those looking for a good balance between affordability and quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBrevardNorth CarolinaUnited States
  93.891.0100.0
  100.296.5100
  122.1107.2100.0
  91.783.1100.0
  $412,700$289,300$338,100
  102.2%99.2%100.0%
  64.283.9100.0
  109.989.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Brevard
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Pretty scenery...but very clickish. Out of towners are the only friendly people. Living in the county is absolutely horrible. Vandalism, poaching, trespassing are  More

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The reason I’m writing this review is because I was really surprised when I saw low scores on Brevard. We have had a place up in the mountains right outside of Brevard  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived here for three years. I love the beautiful mountains but it rains all the time. Fifty six inches a year, the second highest in America. Summers are the worst  More

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