Hendersonville, NC Cost of Living


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Hendersonville cost of living score
102.4
More expensive
2.4% higher
than the US average
12.5% higher
than the North Carolina average
Hendersonville, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 102.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.4% higher than the U.S. average and 12.5% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Hendersonville, NC

Housing costs in Hendersonville?
A typical home costs $371,700, which is 9.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.5% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hendersonville costs $1,290 per month, which is 9.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.0% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Hendersonville?
To live comfortably in Hendersonville, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $71,280 for a family, and $45,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hendersonville?
Living in Hendersonville, NC is relatively affordable compared to other parts of the country. The cost of living index is 6% lower than the national average, making it an attractive place to live for those searching for a more budget-friendly option. Housing costs are also much lower than the national average, with median home prices ranging from $130,000 to $175,000, depending on location. Groceries and health care expenses are generally comparable to the nationwide average and transportation costs are slightly more expensive due to the need for a car or other vehicle. Overall, Hendersonville offers a good quality of life at an affordable price point.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHendersonvilleNorth CarolinaUnited States
  102.491.0100.0
  101.496.5100
  125.7107.2100.0
  106.783.1100.0
  $371,700$289,300$338,100
  97.5%99.2%100.0%
  83.683.9100.0
  110.289.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I went to visit, was attack on Hendersonville Hwy by to cars. They tried to run me off the road cursing at me shooting birds at me. Very very scary. But I called 911  More

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Over 6 years ago

We love Hendersonville NC. We moved to NC from NJ in 2005. We tried different areas of the region (Leicester, Weaverville, Asheville and South Asheville). Each area  More

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My post is a review of Henderson County in general. First off, the teenage girl who said there's absolutely nothing for kids to do here is absolutely spot-on. If you're  More

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