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Cost of living by state

Compare published cost, home-value, rent, and income data across every state in Southeast.

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Cost of living by state

StateCost of living index (U.S. avg = 100)Median home value
U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B25077Latest source period: Dec 2024
Median rent
U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B25064Latest source period: Dec 2024
Median household income
U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B19013Latest source period: Dec 2024
Florida—$359,000$1,669$74,568
Georgia—$303,300$1,393$77,353
North Carolina—$288,900$1,228$72,388
South Carolina—$259,000$1,180$69,324
Virginia—$383,700$1,579$93,170
West Virginia—$162,600$872$59,608

Historical data

State2024
Florida$359,000
Georgia$303,300
North Carolina$288,900
South Carolina$259,000
Virginia$383,700
West Virginia$162,600

ACS five-year estimates are rolling periods; each year reflects the corresponding five-year survey window.

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