Oak City, NC Cost of Living


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Oak City cost of living score
73.9
Less expensive
26.1% lower
than the US average
18.8% lower
than the North Carolina average
Oak City, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.1% lower than the U.S. average and 18.8% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Oak City, NC

Housing costs in Oak City?
A typical home costs $108,600, which is 67.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 62.5% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Oak City costs $700 per month, which is 51.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 58.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Oak City?
To live comfortably in Oak City, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $20,880 for a family, and $22,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Oak City?
Oak City, NC is known for its affordability and low cost of living. The median home price in Oak City is around $165,000, which is much lower than the national average. The cost of living in the city is 9.5% lower than the US average, making it an attractive place to live for those who want an affordable lifestyle. Additionally, the crime rate in the area is 14% lower than the national average and employment opportunities are plentiful due to its proximity to a variety of larger cities. All these factors make Oak City, NC a desirable location for families looking to settle down with an affordable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOak CityNorth CarolinaUnited States
  73.991.0100.0
  93.396.5100
  127.0107.2100.0
  29.183.1100.0
  $108,600$289,300$338,100
  102.1%99.2%100.0%
  74.083.9100.0
  74.889.2100.0

   100=National Average

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