Cost of Living in JAARS, NC
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
69.5
100 = national avg
-30.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$30,584
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$72,289
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing20.0
Food99.0
Transportation98.0
Healthcare99.2
Utilities83.4
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,538
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,686
per month
The overall cost of living index in JAARS is 69.5, which is 30.5% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 20.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $30,584 per year to cover basic expenses.