WhereDoIMove?

State guide

Cost of living in North Carolina

5 North Carolina cities in the dataset, ranked cheapest first. We model an effective 4.3% state income tax at middle incomes. Combined state + average local sales tax runs about 7.0%.

1
Winston-Salem

pop 254K · rent $1,150 · est. $3,328/mo · comfortable on $60,500/yr

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2
Greensboro

pop 306K · rent $1,250 · est. $3,413/mo · comfortable on $62,000/yr

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3
Durham

pop 296K · rent $1,470 · est. $3,675/mo · comfortable on $67,500/yr

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4
Raleigh

pop 482K · rent $1,500 · est. $3,700/mo · comfortable on $68,000/yr

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5
Charlotte

pop 911K · rent $1,560 · est. $3,726/mo · comfortable on $68,500/yr

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