Zip 28778 (Swannanoa, NC) Cost of Living


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Swannanoa cost of living score
105.8
More expensive
5.8% higher
than the US average
16.3% higher
than the North Carolina average
Swannanoa (zip 28778), North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.8% higher than the U.S. average and 16.3% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Zip 28778 (Swannanoa, NC)

Housing costs in Swannanoa?
A typical home costs $349,400, which is 3.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.8% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Swannanoa costs $1,290 per month, which is 16.2% more than the national average of $1,110 and 9.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,410.

Can I afford Swannanoa?
To live comfortably in Swannanoa (zip 28778), North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $66,960 for a family, and $46,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Swannanoa?
The cost of living in 28778 Swannanoa, NC is relatively low compared to other areas in the United States. According to Sperling's Best Places, the cost of living index is 82.3 which means that the cost of living in this area is 17% lower than the average for the rest of the country. The median home value is $155,800 and the median gross rent is $893 which are both quite lower than the national averages. Additionally, groceries, transportation, and utilities also have a lower cost than the national averages as well. This makes 28778 Swannanoa an attractive place to live for those looking for an affordable yet comfortable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSwannanoaNorth CarolinaUnited States
  105.891.0100.0
  100.896.5100
  122.9107.2100.0
  102.283.1100.0
  $349,400$289,300$338,100
  88.3%99.2%100.0%
  81.583.9100.0
  110.589.2100.0

   100=National Average

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