Zip 28604 (Banner Elk, NC) Cost of Living


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Banner Elk cost of living score
81.5
Less expensive
18.5% lower
than the US average
10.4% lower
than the North Carolina average
Banner Elk (zip 28604), North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.5% lower than the U.S. average and 10.4% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Zip 28604 (Banner Elk, NC)

Housing costs in Banner Elk?
A typical home costs $400,900, which is 18.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.6% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Banner Elk costs $960 per month, which is 32.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 15.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Banner Elk?
To live comfortably in Banner Elk (zip 28604), North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $76,680 for a family, and $29,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Banner Elk?
The cost of living in 28604 Banner Elk, NC is relatively low compared to other parts of the state. Housing in particular is extremely affordable, with the median home costing around $163,000. This makes 28604 Banner Elk an attractive option for people who want to purchase a home but don't want to pay the higher prices found in larger cities. Other costs are also relatively low, such as food, utilities and healthcare. With all these factors combined, 28604 Banner Elk offers an excellent quality of life at a fraction of the cost found elsewhere.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBanner ElkNorth CarolinaUnited States
  81.591.0100.0
  100.996.5100
  123.3107.2100.0
  102.083.1100.0
  $400,900$289,300$338,100
  89.3%99.2%100.0%
  72.283.9100.0
  81.989.2100.0

   100=National Average

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