Zip 28726 (East Flat Rock, NC) Cost of Living


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East Flat Rock cost of living score
102.4
More expensive
2.4% higher
than the US average
12.5% higher
than the North Carolina average
East Flat Rock (zip 28726), 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 28726 (East Flat Rock, NC)

Housing costs in East Flat Rock?
A typical home costs $265,900, which is 21.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.1% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in East Flat Rock 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 East Flat Rock?
To live comfortably in East Flat Rock (zip 28726), North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $51,120 for a family, and $46,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about East Flat Rock?
The cost of living in 28726 East Flat Rock, NC is relatively low compared to neighboring areas. The median home price in this area is around $169,000, which is significantly lower than the national median of $253,600. Additionally, the estimated cost of living index for this zip code is 87.6 which is below the national average of 100, meaning it generally costs less to live in 28726 East Flat Rock than other parts of the country. Groceries and utilities are particularly affordable here as well with an index rating of 92.1 and 91.0 respectively. All in all, living in 28726 East Flat Rock can be a great choice for those looking for affordability without sacrificing too much quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEast Flat RockNorth CarolinaUnited States
  102.491.0100.0
  98.496.5100
  125.7107.2100.0
  77.483.1100.0
  $265,900$289,300$338,100
  93.8%99.2%100.0%
  88.583.9100.0
  110.389.2100.0

   100=National Average

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