Cost of Living in Bessemer City, NC

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10%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
31%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Bessemer City North Carolina National
Cost of living9096100
Groceries99100100
Health care9999100
Housing6988100
Transportation9899100
Utilities10399100
Lifestyle & Entertainment97100100
Household Items101100100
Education & Childcare94100100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Bessemer City is 6% lower than the North Carolina average
  • The cost of living in Bessemer City is 10% lower than the national average
  • Bessemer City housing is 31% lower than the national average
  • North Carolina general sales tax is 7% lower than the national average
  • North Carolina state income tax is 83% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$84,085$7,007$1,962$2,523
      Renters$41,297$3,441$964$1,239
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Bessemer City is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Bessemer City has a median income of about $84,085 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $1,962 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $41,297. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $964 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      North Carolina Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      North Carolina 4.75% 7.5%

      North Carolina Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      North Carolina 4.75% 4.75%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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