Black Mountain, NC Cost of Living


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Black Mountain cost of living score
105.8
More expensive
5.8% higher
than the US average
16.3% higher
than the North Carolina average
Black Mountain, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.8% higher than the U.S. average and 16.3% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Black Mountain, NC

Housing costs in Black Mountain?
A typical home costs $446,800, which is 32.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 54.4% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Black Mountain costs $1,310 per month, which is 8.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 15.3% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Black Mountain?
To live comfortably in Black Mountain, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $85,680 for a family, and $46,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Black Mountain?
The cost of living in Black Mountain, NC is generally lower than the national average, making it an attractive destination for those seeking a more affordable lifestyle. Housing is particularly affordable in the area, with the median home value at $171,000 and rent prices as low as $800 per month. In addition to housing costs, other expenses such as food, transportation, utilities, and healthcare are also lower than the national average. This makes it possible to have a comfortable life while spending less than if one were to live in a larger city.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBlack MountainNorth CarolinaUnited States
  105.891.0100.0
  102.296.5100
  122.9107.2100.0
  119.883.1100.0
  $446,800$289,300$338,100
  99.3%99.2%100.0%
  83.283.9100.0
  110.889.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 2 years ago

I lived in Black Mountain for about ten years and loved it! Beautiful scenery, friendly people, and a great vibe. I had to move back to my home state because of family  More

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Over 12 years ago

Moved to the mountains only 2 years ago from a big NC city. Thought this area near Asheville would be nice, but the people here are unkind and no one associates outside  More

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Over 15 years ago

There is no town in the US that is more similar to a Thonas Kinkade painting than Black Mountain, NC. You have to experience the magic of the mountains here to  More

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