| Index | Avery Creek | North Carolina | National |
| Cost of living | 112 | 96 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Health care | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 137 | 88 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Lifestyle & Entertainment | 106 | 100 | 100 |
| Household Items | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Education & Childcare | 102 | 100 | 100 |

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| Median Income | Per Year | Per Month | Max Budget (28% DTI) | Max Budget (36% DTI) |
| Owners | $145,639 | $12,137 | $3,398 | $4,370 |
| Renters | $96,288 | $8,024 | $2,247 | $2,889 |
| State | General Sales Tax | With Max Surtax |
| North Carolina | 4.75% | 7.5% |
| State | Income Tax (Low) | Income Tax (High) |
| North Carolina | 4.75% | 4.75% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Flat Rock CDP, NC | 1,487 | 85 | 14.9% |
| Fruitland, NC | 2,263 | 87 | 13.1% |
| Swannanoa, NC | 4,534 | 94 | 5.9% |
| Barker Heights, NC | 1,338 | 95 | 5.4% |
| East Flat Rock, NC | 6,318 | 96 | 4.4% |
| Avery Creek, NC | 3,381 | 112 | 11.8% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Alexander, AR | 3,380 | 87 | 13.0% |
| Troy, NC | 3,380 | 88 | 12.1% |
| Fort Edward, NY | 3,380 | 99 | 0.6% |
| Ohioville, PA | 3,380 | 93 | 7.1% |
| West Point, NE | 3,382 | 88 | 11.7% |
| Avery Creek, NC | 3,381 | 112 | 11.8% |