Burlington, NC Cost of Living


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Burlington cost of living score
83.7
Less expensive
16.3% lower
than the US average
8.0% lower
than the North Carolina average
Burlington, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.3% lower than the U.S. average and 8.0% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Burlington, NC

Housing costs in Burlington?
A typical home costs $195,600, which is 42.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 32.4% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Burlington costs $1,050 per month, which is 26.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Burlington?
To live comfortably in Burlington, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $37,440 for a family, and $34,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Burlington?
Burlington, NC has an overall low cost of living with taxes tending to be much lower than most other towns and cities in North Carolina and utility costs remaining relatively affordable as well. Housing prices also tend to be quite reasonable making this an attractive option for those looking for value without sacrificing quality of life features like access parks or amenities like retail establishments nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBurlingtonNorth CarolinaUnited States
  83.791.0100.0
  9596.5100
  100.2107.2100.0
  53.183.1100.0
  $195,600$289,300$338,100
  99.9%99.2%100.0%
  72.183.9100.0
  95.889.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

We live on the edge of Burlington. We are retired. It is 1.5 hours from the Mountains and 2 hrs from the beach. The neighbors are very friendly. There are things to do  More

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