Cost of Living in North Carolina
Based on 2 cities we track in North Carolina.
State Medians
Median 1BR Rent
$1,349
Median Home Value
$364,650
Median Income
$80,431
Avg Temperature
60.3°F
Medians across the North Carolina cities we track — not a statewide population-weighted figure.
State Taxes
State Sales Tax
4.75%
State Income Tax (top rate)
Up to 3.99%
Cities in North Carolina
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Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).