Zip 28312 (Fayetteville, NC) Cost of Living


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Fayetteville cost of living score
81.4
Less expensive
18.6% lower
than the US average
10.5% lower
than the North Carolina average
Fayetteville (zip 28312), North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.6% lower than the U.S. average and 10.5% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Zip 28312 (Fayetteville, NC)

Housing costs in Fayetteville?
A typical home costs $194,700, which is 42.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 32.7% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fayetteville costs $890 per month, which is 19.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,110 and 12.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Fayetteville?
To live comfortably in Fayetteville (zip 28312), North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $37,440 for a family, and $30,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fayetteville?
The cost of living in 28312 Fayetteville, NC is slightly higher than the national average. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index in 28312 is 106, which is 6 points higher than the U.S. average of 100. Housing costs are significantly more expensive in this area than elsewhere in the nation, with an average median price of $147,400 for a home and $918 for rent. While transportation, food, healthcare and utilities are slightly above average compared to other cities, entertainment costs are relatively low in this area. Overall, residents of 28312 can expect their expenses to be relatively high when compared to other parts of the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFayettevilleNorth CarolinaUnited States
  81.491.0100.0
  94.896.5100
  114.8107.2100.0
  67.783.1100.0
  $194,700$289,300$338,100
  98.8%99.2%100.0%
  87.483.9100.0
  98.489.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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