Smithfield, NC Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Smithfield, North Carolina?
$4,500 / month
for a family, 16.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $54,000 for the year for a family.
$3,333 / month
for a single person, 30.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $40,000 for the year for a single person.

Smithfield cost of living score
92.7
Less expensive
7.3% lower
than the US average
1.9% higher
than the North Carolina average
Smithfield, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 92.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.3% lower than the U.S. average and 1.9% lower than the average for North Carolina.

Smithfield, NC

Housing costs in Smithfield?
A typical home costs $282,200, which is 16.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.5% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Smithfield costs $1,130 per month, which is 21.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Smithfield?
To live comfortably in Smithfield, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $54,000 for a family, and $40,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Smithfield?
The cost of living in Smithfield, NC is generally quite affordable. Although the cost of housing is slightly higher than the national average, overall costs remain well below most metropolitan areas. Goods and services remain competitively priced within Smithfield, which allows residents to pay less than many other areas for necessary items like groceries and gasoline. Utilities are also relatively low in cost when compared to the rest of North Carolina. With its convenient location, Smithfield offers a high quality of life at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSmithfieldNorth CarolinaUnited States
    Unlock91.0100.0
  95.3  Unlock100.0
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  72.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$289,300$338,100
  102.3  Unlock100.0
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  93.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Smithfield
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Over 14 years ago

Johnston County Schools is an innovative and dedicated school system. I know people who have relocated to the area from Texas, simply because of the school  More

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Over 18 years ago

not too bad a little town, though can get to be very  More

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