West Jefferson, NC Cost of Living


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West Jefferson cost of living score
86.9
Less expensive
13.1% lower
than the US average
4.5% lower
than the North Carolina average
West Jefferson, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 86.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.1% lower than the U.S. average and 4.5% higher than the average for North Carolina.

West Jefferson, NC

Housing costs in West Jefferson?
A typical home costs $297,200, which is 12.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.7% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in West Jefferson costs $760 per month, which is 46.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 46.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford West Jefferson?
To live comfortably in West Jefferson, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $56,880 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about West Jefferson?
West Jefferson, North Carolina is an affordable place to live, with a cost of living that is 5% lower than the national average. The median home value is $176,400 while the median household income is just under $40,000. Property taxes are relatively low and groceries, health care, and transportation costs are all significantly below the national averages. West Jefferson offers a wide range of employment options for those looking for work in the area, with plenty of job opportunities in nearby Boone as well. In addition to its affordability and numerous job opportunities, West Jefferson also boasts a small-town atmosphere that makes it pleasant to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWest JeffersonNorth CarolinaUnited States
  86.991.0100.0
  9696.5100
  122.9107.2100.0
  70.983.1100.0
  $297,200$289,300$338,100
  92.8%99.2%100.0%
  74.983.9100.0
  79.389.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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West Jefferson is a nice town with basic shopping facilities, family restaurants, library. But, the housing situation is a bit lacking. Most of the newer houses in the  More

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