Jackson County, NC Cost of Living


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Jackson cost of living score
94.5
Less expensive
5.5% lower
than the US average
3.8% higher
than the North Carolina average
Jackson North Carol County, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.5% lower than the U.S. average and 3.8% lower than the average for North Carolina.

Jackson County, NC

Housing costs in Jackson?
A typical home costs $390,200, which is 15.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 34.9% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jackson costs $780 per month, which is 45.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 42.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Jackson?
To live comfortably in Jackson North Carol County, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $74,880 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jackson?
Jackson, NC County has a cost of living that is 94.5 on the index, slightly lower than the US average at 100. This means that overall costs are lower than the national average in this county. The median value for a house in Jackson, NC County is $390,200, which is much higher than the US average of $338,100. Despite this higher cost of housing, the overall cost of living remains below average due to decreases in other areas such as food and utilities. This makes Jackson an ideal place for those looking for an affordable place to live with lower costs all around.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJacksonNorth CarolinaUnited States
  94.591.0100.0
  100.496.5100
  122.7107.2100.0
  100.783.1100.0
  $390,200$289,300$338,100
  97.3%99.2%100.0%
  68.183.9100.0
  102.889.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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