Moving To These North Carolina Cities Could Save You Lots Of Money

It's no secret the cost of living is through the roof these days.  Everything from gas, to food to housing just seems to dig deeper into your pocket every day.  But, according to Rocket Homes, there are still places across the country where you can save money.  And, two spots in North Carolina made Rocket Homes' list of '25 Most Affordable Cities In The U.S.'  So, we'll look at what stands out about North Carolina's most affordable cities.

First, in order to come up with the finding, Rocket Homes looked at housing costs, utilities, food, health care, transportation and goods and services.  And, after crunching the numbers in those areas, their experts pointed us to these 25 cities across the nation.  So, if you hope to relocate soon and have the option of picking your spot these might be options to consider.

Before we get to North Carolina's most affordable cities making the list I have to point out number 4.  And, that spot belongs to our neighbors in Augusta, Georgia.  It doesn't often get a lot of attention.  However, we lived there for 5 years.  Our son was born there.  And, Rocket Homes research says the median rent is less than $1000.  Plus, median home sale prices ring in at just over $200,000, with a cost of $128 per square foot.  It's where we bought our first home.  And, it remains my favorite house we ever owned.

Now, let's get on with North Carolina's most affordable cities according to Rocket Homes.  So, coming in at number 13 is Greenville, North Carolina.  Median rent in Greenville hovers just above $800.  Wow, that's impressive.  And, the median home sale price is in the mid $200,000 range.  Rocket Homes points out that puts housing in the city at 22 percent lower than the rest of the country.

And, finally we look at number 20 on the list of most affordable cities in the U.S.  Well, that spot belongs to Greensboro.  I enjoy Greensboro quite a bit.  It's full of fun restaurants and bars with plenty to keep you busy in downtime.  And, Rocket Homes says median rent is just above $1000.  Also, median home sale prices are around $213,000.

In closing, make sure you take a look at the entire list from Rocket Homes to make your choices for a move.  But, maybe consider one of North Carolina's most affordable cities making the list.

We love a friendly rivalry between cities. And we love to see who comes out on top in those rivalries when publications put together different lists. This time it's the Best Places To Live. And this list comes from a reputable source- US News and World Report. As North Carolina residents we know there are plenty of fantastic places to call home in North Carolina. Whether it’s the beaches the Piedmont, or the mountains. There is something for everyone. Each year US News ranks the best places to live in the US, and this year not one but two North Carolina cities made the top 10. Yes, the top 10 for the entire country. That's big! And yes, it comes down to the two cities you'd expect Charlotte and Raleigh/Durham.

I know people have strong feelings about both, but I've called the two cities home though Charlotte for much more of my life, and love them both.  I'll give you a hint one city ranked number 3 and the other came in at number 8 on this list. You can read all the information on the methodology US News uses in ranking cities here. Below you'll find the top 7 places to live in North Carolina. Why seven? It's the cities that are among the nation's 150 most populous. You'll also see where they stack up overall against the rest of the United States. And below that, you'll find the top places to live in the US.

You can read the full list from US News & World Report here.

According to US News & World Report

#135 Best Places To Live

Overall Score: 5.7

Quality of Life: 6.0

Value: 6.8

#72 Best Places To Live

Overall Score: 5.7

Quality of Life: 6.5

Value: 7.5

#41 Best Places To Live

Overall Score: 6.4

Quality of Life: 6.7

Value: 7.7

#29 Overall Best Places To Live

Overall Score: 6.5

Quality of Life: 6.8

Value: 7.0

#25 Overall Best Places To Live

Overall Score: 6.5

Quality of Life: 6.4

Value: 8.6

#8 Overall Best Places To Live

Overall Score: 6.7

Quality of Life: 6.4

Value: 7.0

#3 Best Places To Live Overall

Overall Score: 6.9

Quality of Life: 6.4

Value: 7.0

According To US News

Overall Score: 6.7

Quality of Life: 6.9

Value: 7.8

Overall Score: 6.7

Quality of Life: 6.5

Value: 5.8

Overall Score: 6.7

Quality of Life: 6.4

Value: 7.0

Overall Score: 6.7

Quality of Life: 7.4

Value: 6.2

Overall Score: 6.8

Quality of Life: 7.1

Value: 6.2

Overall Score: 6.8

Quality of Life: 7.0

Value: 6.1

Overall Score: 6.8

Quality of Life: 7.7

Value: 5.3

Overall Score: 6.9

Quality of Life: 6.4

Value: 7.0

Overall Score: 6.9

Quality of Life: 7.0

Value: 8.2

Overall Score: 6.9

Quality of Life: 7.3

Value: 8.0