Zip 28729 (Etowah, NC) Cost of Living


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Etowah cost of living score
102.4
More expensive
2.4% higher
than the US average
12.5% higher
than the North Carolina average
Etowah (zip 28729), North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 102.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.4% higher than the U.S. average and 12.5% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Zip 28729 (Etowah, NC)

Housing costs in Etowah?
A typical home costs $366,900, which is 8.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.8% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Etowah costs $1,380 per month, which is 24.3% more than the national average of $1,110 and 2.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,410.

Can I afford Etowah?
To live comfortably in Etowah (zip 28729), North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $70,200 for a family, and $49,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Etowah?
Living in 28729 Etowah, NC, is relatively affordable compared to other areas of the country. The median home value in the area is around $139,000, and the median rent per month is around $750. Utilities tend to be reasonable, and there are many grocery stores and restaurants that have reasonable prices as well. Overall, living in this area can be quite cost effective for those who don't need easy access to larger cities or public transportation.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEtowahNorth CarolinaUnited States
  102.491.0100.0
  101.496.5100
  125.7107.2100.0
  106.683.1100.0
  $366,900$289,300$338,100
  102.5%99.2%100.0%
  88.583.9100.0
  110.389.2100.0

   100=National Average

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