Bethel, NC Cost of Living


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Bethel cost of living score
85.3
Less expensive
14.7% lower
than the US average
6.3% lower
than the North Carolina average
Bethel, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.7% lower than the U.S. average and 6.3% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Bethel, NC

Housing costs in Bethel?
A typical home costs $132,400, which is 60.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 54.2% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bethel costs $880 per month, which is 38.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 26.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Bethel?
To live comfortably in Bethel, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $25,200 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bethel?
The cost of living in Bethel, NC is quite reasonable. The median home value is $139,500, which is significantly lower than the nationwide average. Additionally, the cost of living index for Bethel is 89.7 which is 11.3% lower than the national average. Utilities such as electricity and water are comparatively low and transportation costs are very affordable due to the city’s size and layout. Groceries are also quite affordable when compared to other areas of North Carolina. All in all, Bethel provides a great quality of life while still being budget friendly for residents.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBethelNorth CarolinaUnited States
  85.391.0100.0
  93.496.5100
  129.7107.2100.0
  36.383.1100.0
  $132,400$289,300$338,100
  100.9%99.2%100.0%
  79.283.9100.0
  110.789.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I am so sadened to see how my little town has deteriated down to just straight up neglect. The town use to be a thriving community with a few merchants, mainly a  More

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