Cape Carteret, NC Cost of Living


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Cape Carteret cost of living score
99.3
Less expensive
0.7% lower
than the US average
9.1% higher
than the North Carolina average
Cape Carteret, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.7% lower than the U.S. average and 9.1% lower than the average for North Carolina.

Cape Carteret, NC

Housing costs in Cape Carteret?
A typical home costs $399,900, which is 18.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.2% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cape Carteret costs $1,050 per month, which is 26.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Cape Carteret?
To live comfortably in Cape Carteret, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $76,680 for a family, and $35,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cape Carteret?
Cape Carteret, NC is a great place to live as it offers an affordable cost of living. The median home price in the area is around $208,500, which is nearly 10% lower than the national median and is quite reasonable considering its location on the coast. Additionally, the average cost of groceries, healthcare, and other goods are all lower than the national average. This makes Cape Carteret an attractive option for those who want to live near the ocean but do not want to break the bank doing so.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCape CarteretNorth CarolinaUnited States
  99.391.0100.0
  101.296.5100
  129.7107.2100.0
  108.283.1100.0
  $399,900$289,300$338,100
  95.4%99.2%100.0%
  70.983.9100.0
  110.189.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

We should have moved here 23 years ago... We wanted great schools for our kids, we found them. WE have in this small town six or more town parks on the water that you  More

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