Mecklenburg County, NC Cost of Living


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Mecklenburg cost of living score
102.5
More expensive
2.5% higher
than the US average
12.6% higher
than the North Carolina average
Mecklenburg North Carol County, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 102.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.5% higher than the U.S. average and 12.6% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Mecklenburg County, NC

Housing costs in Mecklenburg?
A typical home costs $393,000, which is 16.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 35.8% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mecklenburg costs $1,330 per month, which is 7.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.5% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Mecklenburg?
To live comfortably in Mecklenburg North Carol County, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $75,240 for a family, and $47,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mecklenburg?
The cost of living in Mecklenburg, NC County is higher than the national average. According to data from the US Census Bureau, the median house value in Mecklenburg County is $393,000 compared to the national average of $338,100. Additionally, the cost of living index in Mecklenburg County is 102.5 compared to 100 for the United States as a whole. This indicates that it is more expensive to live in Mecklenburg County than it is across the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMecklenburgNorth CarolinaUnited States
  102.591.0100.0
  100.196.5100
  95.0107.2100.0
  110.883.1100.0
  $393,000$289,300$338,100
  98.4%99.2%100.0%
  98.283.9100.0
  111.089.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

I wish Mecklenburg County had laws against trash in front yards. Apparently, the city of Charlotte has laws against trash but the county does allow trash blowing around  More

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