Polkville, NC Cost of Living


0 Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

Polkville cost of living score
81.6
Less expensive
18.4% lower
than the US average
10.3% lower
than the North Carolina average
Polkville, 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.

Polkville, NC

Housing costs in Polkville?
A typical home costs $130,500, which is 61.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 54.9% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Polkville 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 Polkville?
To live comfortably in Polkville, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $24,840 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Polkville?
The cost of living in Polkville, NC is quite affordable compared to other cities in the region. According to BestPlaces, an online cost of living calculator, the overall cost of living index in Polkville is 83.35, which is lower than the national average of 100. The most significant factor driving down this figure is the low cost of housing. Rent for a one bedroom apartment can range anywhere from $400 to $800 per month, depending on location and amenities. Additionally, transportation costs are also relatively low as gas prices tend to stay below the US average. All in all, Polkville offers citizens a high quality of life at a fraction of the price found in other areas.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPolkvilleNorth CarolinaUnited States
  81.691.0100.0
  93.596.5100
  115.5107.2100.0
  52.483.1100.0
  $130,500$289,300$338,100
  98.1%99.2%100.0%
  81.783.9100.0
  81.089.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Crime
Compare Polkville, NC cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Polkville, North Carolina to any other city in the US.