Hillsborough, NC Cost of Living


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Hillsborough cost of living score
107.8
More expensive
7.8% higher
than the US average
18.5% higher
than the North Carolina average
Hillsborough, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 107.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.8% higher than the U.S. average and 18.5% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Hillsborough, NC

Housing costs in Hillsborough?
A typical home costs $424,300, which is 25.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.7% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hillsborough costs $1,280 per month, which is 10.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.3% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Hillsborough?
To live comfortably in Hillsborough, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $81,360 for a family, and $44,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hillsborough?
The cost of living in Hillsborough, NC is very reasonable. The median home value is $221,000 and the median rent is just over $1,000. Groceries are reasonably priced as well and the average commute time is only 20 minutes. Additionally, electricity bills are relatively low since Hillsborough has a mild climate year-round. In addition to affordable housing costs, daily expenses like food and gas are also fairly inexpensive. Overall, those looking to relocate to Hillsborough can expect an excellent quality of life at an affordable price point.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHillsboroughNorth CarolinaUnited States
  107.891.0100.0
  99.496.5100
  102.5107.2100.0
  122.283.1100.0
  $424,300$289,300$338,100
  101.9%99.2%100.0%
  87.383.9100.0
  113.689.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

I've lived here for 4 years and I have come to live this small  More

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Over 5 years ago

Great place to live and  More

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