North Carolina 

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Cost of Living in North Carolina

The cost of living in North Carolina is generally quite affordable, making it an attractive destination for those seeking to keep their expenses in check. The median home price in the state is $215,895, which is slightly lower than the national median. The average rent for a one bedroom apartment is $755 per month, and utilities typically range between $100-$150 per month. Grocery costs are also relatively low; the cost of food in North Carolina is almost 10% below the national average. Depending on region and lifestyle, overall cost of living can range from 8-15% below the national average.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means North Carolina is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means North Carolina, North Carolina is more expensive.

North Carolina cost of living is 91.0

COST OF LIVINGNorth CarolinaUnited States
  91100
  96.5100
  107.2100
  83.1100
  $289,300$338,100
  99.2100
  83.9100
  89.2100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for North Carolina    89 Reviews
    Western NC is Not the place to live - 3/4/2020
    Western NC (eg Asheville, Hendersonville and surrounding areas) is Not the place to move to. No proper supporting jobs except tourism and elderly care. Horrendous drug... Read More

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    Retirement living - 2/10/2018
    Lots of scenery, slow moving, minor crime and mostly friendly people. Natives only want your money: was told I needed to spend my money locally and not else ware. If you... Read More

    North Carolina is not safe. - 2/8/2017
    To Best Places: Due to an archaic discriminatory common law North Carolina is not a good place to move to or to live in. It is known as the 1% contributory negligence... Read More


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