Carteret County, NC Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Carteret, North Carolina?
$6,270 / month
for a family, 16.1% more expensive than the national average A total of $75,240 for the year for a family.
$2,533 / month
for a single person, 46.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $30,400 for the year for a single person.

Carteret cost of living score
99.3
Less expensive
0.7% lower
than the US average
9.1% higher
than the North Carolina average
Carteret North Carol County, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.7% lower than the U.S. average and 9.1% lower than the average for North Carolina.

Carteret County, NC

Housing costs in Carteret?
A typical home costs $393,000, which is 16.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 35.8% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Carteret costs $1,000 per month, which is 30.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 11.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Carteret?
To live comfortably in Carteret North Carol County, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $75,240 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Carteret?
The cost of living in Carteret, NC County is slightly lower than the national average. The median value of a house in Carteret is $393,000 which is significantly higher than the US average of $338,100. However, when considering the cost of living in Carteret it is only slightly below the US average at 99.3 as opposed to 100. This makes Carteret an attractive option for those looking to purchase a home without having to sacrifice too much on their standard of living.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesCarteretNorth CarolinaUnited States
    Unlock91.0100.0
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  109.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$289,300$338,100
  95.4  Unlock100.0
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  110.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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