Zip 27531 (Goldsboro, NC) Cost of Living


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Goldsboro cost of living score
82.2
Less expensive
17.8% lower
than the US average
9.7% lower
than the North Carolina average
Goldsboro (zip 27531), North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.8% lower than the U.S. average and 9.7% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Zip 27531 (Goldsboro, NC)

Housing costs in Goldsboro?
A typical home costs $163,100, which is 51.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 43.6% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Goldsboro costs $1,040 per month, which is 6.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,110 and 11.5% more than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Goldsboro?
To live comfortably in Goldsboro (zip 27531), North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $31,320 for a family, and $31,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Goldsboro?
The cost of living in 27531 Goldsboro, NC is quite affordable compared to other places. The median house price is about $119,000, which is slightly lower than the national average. Additionally, the overall cost of living index for this area is 88.7, which is 12.3 points below the national average. This means that basic necessities such as groceries and utilities are quite reasonable in this area. All in all, Goldsboro offers a great balance between affordability and quality of life for its residents.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGoldsboroNorth CarolinaUnited States
  82.291.0100.0
  92.996.5100
  128.7107.2100.0
  35.383.1100.0
  $163,100$289,300$338,100
  96.6%99.2%100.0%
  77.583.9100.0
  84.289.2100.0

   100=National Average

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