Hays, NC Cost of Living


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Hays cost of living score
77.1
Less expensive
22.9% lower
than the US average
15.3% lower
than the North Carolina average
Hays, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.9% lower than the U.S. average and 15.3% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Hays, NC

Housing costs in Hays?
A typical home costs $175,800, which is 48.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 39.2% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hays costs $750 per month, which is 47.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 48.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Hays?
To live comfortably in Hays, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $33,840 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hays?
The cost of living in Hays, NC is relatively low compared to other parts of the United States. News outlets rate Hays as one of the most affordable places to live in North Carolina. Home prices are lower than other states and cities, with an average two-bedroom apartment costing around $640 per month. Groceries, transportation costs and other basic necessities are also comparatively cheaper than in larger cities. The overall cost of living in this area is fairly low, making it a great place to live for those on a budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHaysNorth CarolinaUnited States
  77.191.0100.0
  94.296.5100
  101.0107.2100.0
  40.083.1100.0
  $175,800$289,300$338,100
  99.8%99.2%100.0%
  70.083.9100.0
  80.389.2100.0

   100=National Average

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