Kinston, NC Cost of Living


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Kinston cost of living score
75.4
Less expensive
24.6% lower
than the US average
17.1% lower
than the North Carolina average
Kinston, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.6% lower than the U.S. average and 17.1% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Kinston, NC

Housing costs in Kinston?
A typical home costs $127,900, which is 62.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 55.8% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kinston costs $890 per month, which is 37.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 24.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Kinston?
To live comfortably in Kinston, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $24,480 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kinston?
The cost of living in Kinston, NC is quite reasonable. According to the BestPlaces Cost of Living Index, the overall cost of living index in Kinston is at 93.7, much lower than the national average of 100. This means that basic necessities like groceries and utilities are quite affordable in Kinston. Additionally, the median house price in Kinston is $77,500 which is significantly lower than many other cities within North Carolina and throughout the United States. As such, newcomers to Kinston will find that they can purchase a home without breaking their budget or taking on too much debt.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKinstonNorth CarolinaUnited States
  75.491.0100.0
  9396.5100
  131.8107.2100.0
  34.483.1100.0
  $127,900$289,300$338,100
  97.3%99.2%100.0%
  61.883.9100.0
  84.389.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I moved to Kinston, NC for retirement. Purchased a house from the auction held by the court. As a person of color, I was unable to obtain an attorney, while I was sued  More

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I'm moving my business and family with 2 young children to Kinston in March from Chapel Hill/Durham. Kinston is really nice with a great new restaurants, close proximity  More

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Over 12 years ago

hello! I recently visted parts of North Carolina and was amazed! I loved the people and the helpful tips from townies. I saw some amazing houses, in Kinston.   More

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