Zip 27326 (Ruffin, NC) Cost of Living


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Ruffin cost of living score
78
Less expensive
22.0% lower
than the US average
14.3% lower
than the North Carolina average
Ruffin (zip 27326), North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.0% lower than the U.S. average and 14.3% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Zip 27326 (Ruffin, NC)

Housing costs in Ruffin?
A typical home costs $154,100, which is 54.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.7% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ruffin costs $760 per month, which is 31.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,110 and 32.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,010.

Can I afford Ruffin?
To live comfortably in Ruffin (zip 27326), North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $29,520 for a family, and $23,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ruffin?
The cost of living in 27326 Ruffin, NC is quite affordable. The median home price in the area is just over $160,000 and the median household income is around $59,000 per year. This creates a great balance between income and expenses, leaving plenty of room for savings and investments. Rent prices are also affordable, with an average 2-bedroom apartment costing around $800/month. Groceries, transportation costs, utilities, and other necessities come at reasonable prices as well. All in all, it makes 27326 Ruffin a great place to live for people looking for an affordable lifestyle without sacrificing too much on quality and convenience.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRuffinNorth CarolinaUnited States
  78.091.0100.0
  93.496.5100
  95.0107.2100.0
  52.483.1100.0
  $154,100$289,300$338,100
  96.0%99.2%100.0%
  89.083.9100.0
  81.489.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

I moved to Ruffin, NC in October 2007. Very few people I spoke to then or since even knows where Ruffin, NC is. It's beautiful country with wonderfully hospitable and  More

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