Speed, NC Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Speed, North Carolina?
$1,560 / month
for a family, 71.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $18,720 for the year for a family.
$2,367 / month
for a single person, 50.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $28,400 for the year for a single person.

Speed cost of living score
72.9
Less expensive
27.1% lower
than the US average
19.9% lower
than the North Carolina average
Speed, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.1% lower than the U.S. average and 19.9% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Speed, NC

Housing costs in Speed?
A typical home costs $97,500, which is 71.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 66.3% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Speed costs $870 per month, which is 39.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 27.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Speed?
To live comfortably in Speed, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $18,720 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Speed?
The cost of living in Speed, NC is relatively low compared to the rest of the country. The median home value is $184,700 and the median price of a rental property is only $741 per month. Groceries are also quite affordable, with an average expenditure of just over $42 per week. Even utilities like electricity and water are well below the national average at around $140 a month. All these factors combined make Speed an attractive destination for people who want to live comfortably on a budget.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSpeedNorth CarolinaUnited States
    Unlock91.0100.0
  90.9  Unlock100.0
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  19.8  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$289,300$338,100
  102.1  Unlock100.0
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  81.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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