Wilson, NC Cost of Living


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Wilson cost of living score
78
Less expensive
22.0% lower
than the US average
14.3% lower
than the North Carolina average
Wilson, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.0% lower than the U.S. average and 14.3% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Wilson, NC

Housing costs in Wilson?
A typical home costs $182,900, which is 45.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 36.8% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wilson costs $940 per month, which is 34.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 18.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Wilson?
To live comfortably in Wilson, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $34,920 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wilson?
Wilson, NC has an overall below average cost of living with taxes particularly lower than most other towns and cities in North Carolina while utility costs remain consistently affordable making it a great destination for those who want to stay within a budget but still enjoy the quality of life amenities located nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWilsonNorth CarolinaUnited States
  78.091.0100.0
  94.896.5100
  130.0107.2100.0
  47.283.1100.0
  $182,900$289,300$338,100
  102.5%99.2%100.0%
  65.883.9100.0
  86.089.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I grew up close to Wilson, attended college at Atlantic Christian College, now Barton College. Back in my college days, Wilson had a lot of great places to go eat,  More

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Wilson (Wilson County) is a fine place to live especially if you are from Wilson. Outsiders are not exactly welcome. Also the town is from 'old money' so the city  More

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Food: There are very few nice places to eat, but everything is so cheap that you can get a good dinner at a clean, well decorated, sit-down establishment for $10. A few  More

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