Cost of living in North Carolina
North Carolina, USA
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Cost of living in North Carolina vs. United States overall average
North Carolina is 3.1% cheaper than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 9.2% less in North Carolina
- Groceries
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pay 1.0% more in North Carolina
- Transportation
-
pay 2.9% less in North Carolina
- Housing
-
pay 5.3% less in North Carolina
- Childcare
-
pay 2.9% more in North Carolina
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 6.5% less in North Carolina
- Clothing
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pay 2.0% less in North Carolina
The cost of childcare and groceries in North Carolina are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including restaurants, entertainment and sports, housing, transportation, and clothing are lower in North Carolina.
North Carolina Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $16.06 |
$12.05
-
$32.25
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.06 |
$9.28
-
$13.68
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.31 |
$1.96
-
$3.41
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.72 |
$1.26
-
$3.15
|
North Carolina - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.48 |
$2.18
-
$6.37
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $6.25 |
$3.18
-
$10.78
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $3.46 |
$2.44
-
$5.56
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.28 |
$1.99
-
$5.72
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $4.77 |
$2.64
-
$9.70
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.35 |
$1.18
-
$4.16
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.74 |
$0.44
-
$1.88
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.18 |
$1.23
-
$4.82
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.16 |
$1.28
-
$3.48
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.51 |
$0.79
-
$2.74
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.66 |
$1.07
-
$3.15
|
North Carolina - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.19 |
$2.89
-
$3.59
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $53.89 |
$31.75
-
$83.95
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $34,400.31 |
$32,062.10
-
$38,979.27
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $19.36 |
$15.58
-
$29.32
|
North Carolina - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$72.47 |
$50.94
-
$109.62
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,527.81 |
$1,212.50
-
$2,060.75
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,294.23 |
$1,085.91
-
$1,890.91
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$130.82 |
$80.24
-
$230.81
|
North Carolina - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,254.70 |
$993.67
-
$1,669.60
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $25,128.75 |
$21,017.58
-
$30,935.50
|
North Carolina - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $5.09 |
$3.58
-
$8.88
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.89 |
$3.44
-
$6.93
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.33 |
$6.25
-
$10.36
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $54.04 |
$26.88
-
$71.50
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $13.35 |
$10.97
-
$19.19
|
North Carolina - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$49.88 |
$30.62
-
$83.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$37.28 |
$24.88
-
$53.19
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$86.65 |
$55.19
-
$141.75
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $111.01 |
$68.65
-
$186.28
|
North Carolina - Cost of clothing
These numbers reflect the average prices of 44 cities in the state of North Carolina, such as
Mooresville,
New Bern,
Rocky Mount,
Greensboro,
Mill Spring,
and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in North Carolina, search for a city above.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to North Carolina.
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