Washington, NC Cost of Living


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Washington cost of living score
81.5
Less expensive
18.5% lower
than the US average
10.4% lower
than the North Carolina average
Washington, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.5% lower than the U.S. average and 10.4% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Washington, NC

Housing costs in Washington?
A typical home costs $199,500, which is 41.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 31.0% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Washington costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 22.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Washington?
To live comfortably in Washington, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $38,160 for a family, and $29,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Washington?
Washington, NC has a cost of living that is slightly lower than the national average. Groceries and housing are both very affordable, with groceries costing about 6% below the national average and housing costs about 12% lower than the national average. Utilities are also relatively low at 8% less than the national average. Overall, Washington, NC offers a relatively affordable place to live for most people.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWashingtonNorth CarolinaUnited States
  81.591.0100.0
  96.596.5100
  130.3107.2100.0
  51.883.1100.0
  $199,500$289,300$338,100
  99.3%99.2%100.0%
  63.483.9100.0
  85.489.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I have only lived here for four years, but I love this place. If you like outdoor activities, this is the place for you with fishing, boating, and the beach just  More

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