Williamston, NC Cost of Living


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United States / North Carolina / No Metro Area / Martin County / Williamston / Zip Codes

Williamston cost of living score
73.9
Less expensive
26.1% lower
than the US average
18.8% lower
than the North Carolina average
Williamston, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.1% lower than the U.S. average and 18.8% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Williamston, NC

Housing costs in Williamston?
A typical home costs $107,900, which is 68.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 62.7% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Williamston costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 35.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Williamston?
To live comfortably in Williamston, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $20,520 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Williamston?
Williamston, NC is a fairly affordable place to live. The cost of living is lower than the U.S average, making it a great choice for those looking to save money on housing and other expenses. The median home price in the area is around $148,000, which is lower than the national median of $231,200. Utilities are also quite reasonable, with electricity costs being nearly 12% lower than the national average as well. Other costs such as gas prices and grocery bills are also considerably affordable compared to other cities across the country. With all these factors combined, Williamston presents an attractive option for those looking for an affordable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWilliamstonNorth CarolinaUnited States
  73.991.0100.0
  9496.5100
  127.0107.2100.0
  33.283.1100.0
  $107,900$289,300$338,100
  100.5%99.2%100.0%
  67.283.9100.0
  75.189.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

You may not see Williamston as the greatest place on earth but I find it a welcome to come home to visit. I was born and raised in Williamston and due to being married  More

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Over 15 years ago

Full of welfare recipients, drugs, crime, and nasty people. No decent jobs, mostly uneducated people that think that the Taxpayers owe them something. Schools are  More

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