Hot Springs, NC Cost of Living


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Hot Springs cost of living score
95.7
Less expensive
4.3% lower
than the US average
5.2% higher
than the North Carolina average
Hot Springs, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.3% lower than the U.S. average and 5.2% lower than the average for North Carolina.

Hot Springs, NC

Housing costs in Hot Springs?
A typical home costs $299,600, which is 11.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.6% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs?
To live comfortably in Hot Springs, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $57,240 for a family, and $45,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hot Springs?
Hot Springs, NC has a cost of living that is slightly lower than the national average. The housing costs in Hot Springs are very reasonable for both homeowners and renters. A one-bedroom apartment averages around $500 a month, and homes typically list for around $200,000. Most basic necessities are also affordable in Hot Springs, including food, healthcare, gas and utilities. Overall, living in Hot Springs is relatively inexpensive compared to other parts of North Carolina.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHot SpringsNorth CarolinaUnited States
  95.791.0100.0
  99.496.5100
  122.6107.2100.0
  64.483.1100.0
  $299,600$289,300$338,100
  100.6%99.2%100.0%
  101.383.9100.0
  87.789.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

Been living here in Hot Springs area of NC for the past 15 years.Retired and nice being less than an hour to Asheville without having to put up with the high cost of the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hot Springs is a small mountain town located on the French Broad River. Living here provides a very calm and peaceful life.We enjoy the warm mineral baths which are  More

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