Chatham County, NC Cost of Living


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Chatham cost of living score
109.2
More expensive
9.2% higher
than the US average
20.0% higher
than the North Carolina average
Chatham North Carol County, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 109.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.2% higher than the U.S. average and 20.0% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Chatham County, NC

Housing costs in Chatham?
A typical home costs $501,600, which is 48.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 73.4% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Chatham costs $1,320 per month, which is 7.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 15.9% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Chatham?
To live comfortably in Chatham North Carol County, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $96,120 for a family, and $45,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Chatham?
Living in Chatham, NC County can be quite expensive compared to other areas in the United States. The median house value in Chatham, NC County is $501,600 which is nearly 50% higher than the national average of $338,100. Additionally, living costs are even more expensive with the cost of living index being 109.2 compared to 100 for the US average. This means that goods and services cost almost 10% more than most other places in the US. Therefore, it is important to take into account all associated costs when considering moving to Chatham County.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesChathamNorth CarolinaUnited States
  109.291.0100.0
  96.896.5100
  101.2107.2100.0
  129.983.1100.0
  $501,600$289,300$338,100
  99.7%99.2%100.0%
  95.483.9100.0
  113.089.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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