Macon, NC Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Macon, North Carolina?
$8,250 / month
for a family, 52.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $99,000 for the year for a family.
$4,700 / month
for a single person, 1.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $56,400 for the year for a single person.

Macon cost of living score
80.7
Less expensive
19.3% lower
than the US average
11.3% lower
than the North Carolina average
Macon, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.3% lower than the U.S. average and 11.3% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Macon, NC

Housing costs in Macon?
A typical home costs $516,300, which is 52.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 78.5% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Macon costs $1,850 per month, which is 29.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 40.0% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Macon?
To live comfortably in Macon, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $99,000 for a family, and $56,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Macon?
Macon, NC is known for its affordable cost of living. According to BestPlaces’s Cost of Living Index, Macon ranks at the very bottom in terms of affordability with an index value of just 59.4 out of 100. This means that goods and services are substantially cheaper than the national average, giving locals more purchasing power when it comes to groceries, housing, transportation, and other necessities. In addition, Macon also offers a lower than average tax rate on property and income when compared to other cities in North Carolina. All these factors combine to make Macon a great place to live while keeping costs down.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMaconNorth CarolinaUnited States
    Unlock91.0100.0
  95.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock107.2100.0
  82.8  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$289,300$338,100
  105.4  Unlock100.0
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  74.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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