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Cost of Living in Hays, NC

Population: 1,355 | North Carolina

86
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Hays is 14% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
52
Home Values
94
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Hays, NC: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 86, Hays, NC is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 14% cheaper than the national average and in line with the North Carolina state average. Hays is a small community of 1,355 residents.

The median household income in Hays is $54,063, which is 28% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$54,063
vs US Median ($75,149)
-28%

Housing

Median Home Value
$158,900
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$736/mo

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