Kings Mountain, NC Cost of Living


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Kings Mountain cost of living score
81.6
Less expensive
18.4% lower
than the US average
10.3% lower
than the North Carolina average
Kings Mountain, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.4% lower than the U.S. average and 10.3% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Kings Mountain, NC

Housing costs in Kings Mountain?
A typical home costs $202,100, which is 40.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 30.1% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kings Mountain costs $810 per month, which is 43.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 37.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Kings Mountain?
To live comfortably in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $38,880 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kings Mountain?
The cost of living in Kings Mountain, NC is very reasonable compared to other cities in the region. According to Sperling's Best Places, the overall cost of living index for Kings Mountain is 14% lower than the average for North Carolina and 11% lower than that of the United States. This makes it an ideal choice for those looking to live comfortably while still having money left over to enjoy life's little pleasures. The median home price in Kings Mountain is $135,600, which is well below the state median of $184,700. Similarly, groceries are 13.9% cheaper than North Carolina’s median and utilities come in at 16.2% lower than the state average. All this adds up to make Kings Mountain a great place to live while still being mindful of your budget!
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKings MountainNorth CarolinaUnited States
  81.691.0100.0
  94.196.5100
  115.5107.2100.0
  62.583.1100.0
  $202,100$289,300$338,100
  97.9%99.2%100.0%
  73.483.9100.0
  80.989.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 12 years ago

I'm 22 now and I've been here my entire life. I truly despise living here now and would not recommend it to anyone, although the country areas and the historical Kings  More

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Over 13 years ago

Beautiful Small Town Near the Appalachian  More

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