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Crunching costs, sorting signals, rendering insights.
Crunching costs, sorting signals, rendering insights.
9 cities ranked by cost of living index. Average cost index: 91 vs national avg of 111.
| # | City | Cost Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greensboro | 81 | View → |
| 2 | Fayetteville | 83 | View → |
| 3 | Winston-Salem | 84 | View → |
| 4 | High Point | 86 | View → |
| 5 | Raleigh | 92 | View → |
| 6 | Durham | 96 | View → |
| 7 | Cary | 96 | View → |
| 8 | Wilmington | 98 | View → |
| 9 | Charlotte | 100 | View → |
Greensboro is the most affordable city in North Carolina with a cost of living index of 81 and median rent of $1,382/month. This is 19 points below the national average of 100.
Across the 9 cities tracked in North Carolina, the average cost of living index is 91 (national average: 111). Average monthly rent is $1,552, compared to the national average of $1,895.
North Carolina's average cost index of 91 is 20 points below the national average of 111. The most affordable city, Greensboro, has an index of 81, while the most expensive, Charlotte, is at 100.
In Greensboro (cheapest city), a salary of $50,000–$60,000 typically allows comfortable living with rent under 30% of net income. In more expensive cities like Charlotte, you may need $80,000–$100,000 to maintain the same standard. Use our salary checker to see exact calculations.
North Carolina is more affordable than the national average, making it a solid choice for cost-conscious movers.