Jefferson, NC Cost of Living


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United States / North Carolina / No Metro Area / Ashe County / Jefferson / Zip Codes

Jefferson cost of living score
86.9
Less expensive
13.1% lower
than the US average
4.5% lower
than the North Carolina average
Jefferson, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 86.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.1% lower than the U.S. average and 4.5% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Jefferson, NC

Housing costs in Jefferson?
A typical home costs $303,500, which is 10.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.9% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jefferson costs $760 per month, which is 46.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 46.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Jefferson?
To live comfortably in Jefferson, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $58,320 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jefferson?
Jefferson, NC is known for its affordable cost of living. Living costs in Jefferson are 8% lower than the U.S. average, making it a great place to live and work for those on a budget. The average home price in Jefferson is $150,000, and rent averages around $750 per month. Groceries and other essentials remain relatively affordable as well due to the town's close proximity to larger cities with more competitive prices. Overall, Jefferson offers an excellent quality of life at an incredibly reasonable cost that many residents find hard to pass up.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJeffersonNorth CarolinaUnited States
  86.991.0100.0
  96.296.5100
  122.9107.2100.0
  74.683.1100.0
  $303,500$289,300$338,100
  92.8%99.2%100.0%
  75.083.9100.0
  79.189.2100.0

   100=National Average

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