Salisbury, NC Cost of Living


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Salisbury cost of living score
85.1
Less expensive
14.9% lower
than the US average
6.5% lower
than the North Carolina average
Salisbury, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.9% lower than the U.S. average and 6.5% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Salisbury, NC

Housing costs in Salisbury?
A typical home costs $247,300, which is 26.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.5% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Salisbury costs $990 per month, which is 30.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 12.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Salisbury?
To live comfortably in Salisbury, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $47,520 for a family, and $32,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Salisbury?
The cost of living in Salisbury, NC is quite reasonable and far below the national average. Housing costs are relatively low compared to other areas in the country, with median home values staying around $135,000. Transportation and utility bills tend to be affordable as well, with gas prices below the national average. Groceries and health care are also less expensive than many other places in the US. Overall, Salisbury is an economical place for people looking to get a great deal on everyday expenses without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSalisburyNorth CarolinaUnited States
  85.191.0100.0
  94.896.5100
  94.2107.2100.0
  67.083.1100.0
  $247,300$289,300$338,100
  97.8%99.2%100.0%
  88.283.9100.0
  83.689.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

So we went to check out the area today as we consider buying nearby. I read all this crime stuff etc. I rolled through my potential hood and talked to a variety of  More

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A big thank you to Leanne for her candid, well written review. She saved us a lot of time and money. Salisbury is off our bucket list. Wonderful old houses, though. We  More

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The apparently bucolic town of Salisbury is set in a beautiful southern climate with lots of beautiful historic homes and huge old-growth oaks. Those charming  More

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