Stanley, NC Cost of Living


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Stanley cost of living score
89
Less expensive
11.0% lower
than the US average
2.2% lower
than the North Carolina average
Stanley, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.0% lower than the U.S. average and 2.2% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Stanley, NC

Housing costs in Stanley?
A typical home costs $323,600, which is 4.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 11.9% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Stanley costs $1,010 per month, which is 29.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 9.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Stanley?
To live comfortably in Stanley, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $61,920 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Stanley?
The cost of living in Stanley, NC is relatively affordable compared to many of the larger cities in North Carolina. Housing costs are quite reasonable, with the median price for a single family home being $175,000. This is significantly lower than the statewide median cost of $220,000. Additionally, transportation and utilities in Stanley tend to be more affordable than the state average as well. The overall cost of living in Stanley makes it an ideal place for families looking for an affordable place to live in North Carolina.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesStanleyNorth CarolinaUnited States
  89.091.0100.0
  97.396.5100
  100.6107.2100.0
  91.283.1100.0
  $323,600$289,300$338,100
  98.6%99.2%100.0%
  89.683.9100.0
  88.689.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

there is alot of older people that live in Stanley so i have to say that is why Stanley is honey hole of different religions and churches.Good place to raise a  More

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