Cost of Living in Horse Shoe, NC

With a cost of living index of 107, Horse Shoe, NC is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 7% more expensive than the national average and 22% above the North Carolina state average of 84. Horse Shoe is a small community of 1,699 residents.

The median household income in Horse Shoe is $67,703, which is 10% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the Asheville, NC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

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.