Southport, NC Cost of Living


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Southport cost of living score
101.4
More expensive
1.4% higher
than the US average
11.4% higher
than the North Carolina average
Southport, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 101.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.4% higher than the U.S. average and 11.4% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Southport, NC

Housing costs in Southport?
A typical home costs $354,800, which is 4.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.6% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Southport costs $1,030 per month, which is 28.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Southport?
To live comfortably in Southport, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $68,040 for a family, and $36,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Southport?
Southport, NC is an affordable place to live. The cost of living index for Southport is 7% lower than the national average, making it attractive to those looking for a more affordable lifestyle. The median home value in Southport is $248,700, which is 8% lower than the national average. Additionally, the median rent price in Southport is $966 per month, which is 27% lower than the North Carolina state average. This combination of low housing costs and low cost of living makes Southport an attractive option for those looking to relocate or purchase a home in the area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSouthportNorth CarolinaUnited States
  101.491.0100.0
  102.596.5100
  117.3107.2100.0
  95.683.1100.0
  $354,800$289,300$338,100
  99.9%99.2%100.0%
  89.083.9100.0
  110.789.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 11 years ago

I found the other reviews interesting stating that the housing market is priced high. This is very subjective and based on what they've looked at. We live in NJ and are  More

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Over 14 years ago

I hated to leave the other reveiw stand alone. Yes cost of living is higher in Southport than say Whiteville or Fayetteville. You do pay a premium to live next to the  More

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Over 16 years ago

Southport is a great place to live if you can stand the cost of living. Housing prices are high, taxes are high, and utilities are expensive. The city of Southport is  More

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