Zip 28468 (Sunset Beach, NC) Cost of Living


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Sunset Beach cost of living score
101.4
More expensive
1.4% higher
than the US average
11.4% higher
than the North Carolina average
Sunset Beach (zip 28468), North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 101.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.4% higher than the U.S. average and 11.4% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Zip 28468 (Sunset Beach, NC)

Housing costs in Sunset Beach?
A typical home costs $410,900, which is 21.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.0% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sunset Beach costs $1,090 per month, which is 1.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,110 and close to the state average of $1,090.

Can I afford Sunset Beach?
To live comfortably in Sunset Beach (zip 28468), North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $78,840 for a family, and $38,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sunset Beach?
The cost of living in 28468 Sunset Beach, NC is quite reasonable. The median home value is $303,400, which is higher than the US median of $229,700. However, housing costs are kept low due to the abundance of affordable rental options. The cost of living index for this area is 95.8 (US average = 100), indicating that overall expenses are below average. Prices for groceries and other goods are lower than the national average, making it a great place to live without breaking the bank. Additionally, taxes are low and there are plenty of attractions and activities in the area that keep entertainment costs down.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSunset BeachNorth CarolinaUnited States
  101.491.0100.0
  101.996.5100
  117.3107.2100.0
  112.083.1100.0
  $410,900$289,300$338,100
  99.2%99.2%100.0%
  88.283.9100.0
  110.489.2100.0

   100=National Average

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