Cost of Living in Swain County, NC

Modeled annual cost: $45,501.

Median family income: $76,089.

Affordability Snapshot

NC County Median

$46,829

State Rank

67thMost expensive counties in NC out of 100See North Carolina county rankings

Median Income

$76,089

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Swain County, NC.

$13,349 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$45,501

Per year

  • Transport:$13,349
  • Housing:$9,084
  • Taxes:$8,835
  • Healthcare:$6,181
  • Other Costs:$4,060
  • Food:$3,992
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in North Carolina

1Halifax County, NC
$42,117
2Surry County, NC
$42,575
3Rockingham County, NC
$42,619
4Robeson County, NC
$42,740
5Yadkin County, NC
$42,961

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