Garner, NC Cost of Living


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Garner cost of living score
105.8
More expensive
5.8% higher
than the US average
16.3% higher
than the North Carolina average
Garner, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.8% higher than the U.S. average and 16.3% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Garner, NC

Housing costs in Garner?
A typical home costs $375,000, which is 10.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 29.6% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Garner costs $1,400 per month, which is 2.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 20.7% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Garner?
To live comfortably in Garner, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $72,000 for a family, and $49,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Garner?
The cost of living in Garner, NC is generally quite affordable. The median home price is just over $200,000 and the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment is around $1,000 per month. Additionally, the cost of groceries and other necessities are typically lower than the national average. Overall, Garner offers a very reasonable cost of living for those looking for an affordable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGarnerNorth CarolinaUnited States
  105.891.0100.0
  97.896.5100
  94.8107.2100.0
  98.683.1100.0
  $375,000$289,300$338,100
  96.9%99.2%100.0%
  94.183.9100.0
  110.189.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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One of the best areas in the Triangle Region of North Carolina for cost effective housing. Since the RE bust in 2008 home prices have fallen across the country. The  More

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I moved here about a year ago from FL and love it. We chose Johnston County as opposed to Wake County due to the tax base and the schools. The cost of a home out here  More

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Hi. I currently live in Hollywood, Florida and truly love it; however, I've decided to return to Garner where I lived for 7 years. The grass is really not greener here.  More

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