Prospect, NC Cost of Living


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Prospect cost of living score
72
Less expensive
28.0% lower
than the US average
20.9% lower
than the North Carolina average
Prospect, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.0% lower than the U.S. average and 20.9% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Prospect, NC

Housing costs in Prospect?
A typical home costs $121,500, which is 64.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 58.0% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Prospect costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 38.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Prospect?
To live comfortably in Prospect, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $23,400 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Prospect?
The cost of living in Prospect, NC is quite reasonable. The median home value in the area is $198,700, which is lower than the national average of $231,200. Rent prices are also relatively low, with an average rent for a one-bedroom apartment coming in at only $715/month. Grocery costs are slightly higher than most other cities in North Carolina but still cheaper than some of its neighboring areas. In general, Prospect offers a great quality of life at an affordable price, making it a great place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesProspectNorth CarolinaUnited States
  72.091.0100.0
  92.296.5100
  114.8107.2100.0
  39.883.1100.0
  $121,500$289,300$338,100
  99.5%99.2%100.0%
  76.383.9100.0
  79.789.2100.0

   100=National Average

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