Jacksonville, NC Cost of Living


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Jacksonville cost of living score
86.3
Less expensive
13.7% lower
than the US average
5.2% lower
than the North Carolina average
Jacksonville, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 86.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.7% lower than the U.S. average and 5.2% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Jacksonville, NC

Housing costs in Jacksonville?
A typical home costs $219,400, which is 35.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 24.2% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jacksonville costs $1,060 per month, which is 25.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Jacksonville?
To live comfortably in Jacksonville, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $42,120 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jacksonville?
Jacksonville, North Carolina has a cost of living index rating slightly lower than that if the nation at 93 due mostly to low housing costs making up 35% - far below the national average 43%. Utility costs are also relatively low owing most likely to its cooler climate and cheaper sources of energy such as natural gas allowing for citizens with an affordable option while having access to similar amenities found citywide regardless where one calls home. Transportation makes up 10 percent, groceries 11%, healthcare 8% contributing further towards lower living expenses when compared with many other U.S cities .
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJacksonvilleNorth CarolinaUnited States
  86.391.0100.0
  95.596.5100
  120.3107.2100.0
  56.983.1100.0
  $219,400$289,300$338,100
  97.7%99.2%100.0%
  72.483.9100.0
  89.289.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 7 years ago

My husband and I are older, he is a disabled veteran and we are retired on moderate to low income. We have lived in different areas including SC. Some pros of living in  More

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Over 8 years ago

Jacksonville North Carolina is a great area to live considering the proximity to the beach and the low cost of living. The area has experienced tremendous growth in the  More

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Hello, we will be moving to the Jacksonville area this fall and need some advice. We will be moving from TX, so we have never been to Jacksonville before and know  More

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