Cost of Living in Bear Grass, NC
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
82.4
100 = national avg
-17.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$36,237
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$85,651
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing65.7
Food94.4
Transportation88.9
Healthcare95.5
Utilities89.8
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$705
per month
2 Bedroom
$925
per month
The overall cost of living index in Bear Grass is 82.4, which is 17.6% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 65.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $36,237 per year to cover basic expenses.