Carrboro, NC Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Carrboro, North Carolina?
$6,360 / month
for a family, 17.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $76,320 for the year for a family.
$3,800 / month
for a single person, 20.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $45,600 for the year for a single person.

Carrboro cost of living score
107.8
More expensive
7.8% higher
than the US average
18.5% higher
than the North Carolina average
Carrboro, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 107.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.8% higher than the U.S. average and 18.5% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Carrboro, NC

Housing costs in Carrboro?
A typical home costs $397,800, which is 17.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.5% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Carrboro costs $1,320 per month, which is 7.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 15.9% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Carrboro?
To live comfortably in Carrboro, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $76,320 for a family, and $45,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Carrboro?
Carrboro, NC is known for having an incredibly reasonable cost of living. According to BestPlaces.net, the overall cost of living in Carrboro is 8% lower than the national average and a single person's estimated monthly expenses are only $1,761. This means housing costs are extremely affordable at an estimated average of $867 per month. Additionally, transportation costs in Carrboro are significantly lower than other cities due to its convenient location close to Chapel Hill and Raleigh. The low cost of living makes it a great option for retirees and young professionals alike who want to save money without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesCarrboroNorth CarolinaUnited States
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    Unlock$289,300$338,100
  102.8  Unlock100.0
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   100=National Average

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Over 13 years ago

Carrboro is basically a bedroom community, where people who work at or study at UNC over in Chapel Hill lay down for the night. All day they work at UNC only to pay the  More

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Carrboro has a strong civic life with a lot of local participation and visionary politics towards making a more sustainable and just community. The center of town has  More

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Over 15 years ago

climate is good, 4 seasons, winter is short with just a little  More

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