Wanchese, NC Cost of Living


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Wanchese cost of living score
108.4
More expensive
8.4% higher
than the US average
19.1% higher
than the North Carolina average
Wanchese, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 108.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.4% higher than the U.S. average and 19.1% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Wanchese, NC

Housing costs in Wanchese?
A typical home costs $305,100, which is 9.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.5% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wanchese costs $1,160 per month, which is 18.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.3% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Wanchese?
To live comfortably in Wanchese, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $58,320 for a family, and $39,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wanchese?
The cost of living in Wanchese, NC is relatively moderate compared to other parts of the country. The average home price is around $120,000, and utilities are affordable. Groceries tend to be a bit more expensive due to the remote location, but overall the costs of living remain fairly low. The local jobs are mostly focused on fishing and commercial seafood production, providing an ample source of employment opportunities for locals. This helps keep the cost of living low as wages tend to remain on par with the cost of goods and services.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWancheseNorth CarolinaUnited States
  108.491.0100.0
  97.796.5100
  130.1107.2100.0
  83.783.1100.0
  $305,100$289,300$338,100
  92.9%99.2%100.0%
  68.983.9100.0
  113.789.2100.0

   100=National Average

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