Roanoke Rapids, NC Cost of Living


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Roanoke Rapids cost of living score
73.2
Less expensive
26.8% lower
than the US average
19.6% lower
than the North Carolina average
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.8% lower than the U.S. average and 19.6% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Roanoke Rapids, NC

Housing costs in Roanoke Rapids?
A typical home costs $109,600, which is 67.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 62.1% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Roanoke Rapids costs $830 per month, which is 42.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 33.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Roanoke Rapids?
To live comfortably in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $20,880 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Roanoke Rapids?
The cost of living in Roanoke Rapids, NC is relatively low compared to other areas in the state. The estimated cost of living index is 89.4 which is lower than the national average of 100. According to Bestplaces.net, median home prices in Roanoke Rapids are just over $92,000 which is significantly lower than the North Carolina median home price of $218,000. Additionally, food costs in the area are typically below or near average prices for North Carolina with utility costs also viewing a similar trend. All in all, those looking for an affordable place to live should consider Roanoke Rapids as an option due to its low-cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRoanoke RapidsNorth CarolinaUnited States
  73.291.0100.0
  9396.5100
  125.8107.2100.0
  33.683.1100.0
  $109,600$289,300$338,100
  102.8%99.2%100.0%
  66.983.9100.0
  80.289.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

This is a inexpensive housing market but you should seek an experience property manager before investing here. Roanoke Rapids is a great place to invest, we have a  More

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Over 17 years ago

Well, I lived here for five years. When you first arrive the smell of the paper mill will overwhelm you. The paper mill is one of the biggest employers there. After a  More

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