Waxhaw, NC Cost of Living


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Waxhaw cost of living score
106.2
More expensive
6.2% higher
than the US average
16.7% higher
than the North Carolina average
Waxhaw, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 106.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.2% higher than the U.S. average and 16.7% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Waxhaw, NC

Housing costs in Waxhaw?
A typical home costs $521,700, which is 54.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 80.3% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Waxhaw costs $1,510 per month, which is 5.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 26.5% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Waxhaw?
To live comfortably in Waxhaw, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $100,080 for a family, and $53,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Waxhaw?
The cost of living in Waxhaw, NC is considered to be quite reasonable compared to other parts of the country. The median home price in Waxhaw is around $250,000, which is slightly below the national average. Renters can find an apartment for around $1,000 a month or less. Groceries are cheaper than many other cities as well; the average price of a carton of eggs is under $3 and a gallon of milk only costs around $2.50. Other everyday items like gasoline and utilities are also reasonably priced, making living in Waxhaw more affordable compared to some neighboring areas.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWaxhawNorth CarolinaUnited States
  106.291.0100.0
  103.696.5100
  97.2107.2100.0
  157.283.1100.0
  $521,700$289,300$338,100
  98.9%99.2%100.0%
  107.883.9100.0
  111.989.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

Waxhaw used to be a good place, I was born and raised here loving the small friendly town and enviorment. The summer parades were amazing as this was an ideal place to  More

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The schools claim to be good but in reality they are just overrated and kind of bad plus the schools are all overcrowded from everyone moving here. No sidewalks anywhere  More

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Over 13 years ago

It is dangerous and arrogant to jump to conclusions. It is not prejudice towards single women, or any women for that matter. It is a growing saddness that natives feel  More

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