Cost of Living in Watauga County, NC
Modeled annual cost: $48,209.
Median family income: $87,273.
NC Median $46,829
Watauga County, NC Affordability at a glance
Median Income
$87,273Estimated Annual Costs
$48,209Cost/Income Ratio
55.2%Location Type
Not MetropolitanBiggest category:
Transport is the biggest expense in Watauga County, NC.
$12,830 per year.*26.61% of total modeled yearly costs.
Cost breakdown
Total
$48,209
Per year
- Transport:$12,83026.6%
- Housing:$10,48821.8%
- Taxes:$9,51119.7%
- Healthcare:$5,80312.0%
- Food:$4,82310.0%
- Other Costs:$4,7549.9%
* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.
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