Cost of Living in North Carolina (NC)
Compare costs across 7 North Carolina cities. From home services to salaries, see how NC stacks up against the national average.
7
Cities
97
Avg Cost Index
$61K
Avg Income
📊 North Carolina Highlights: Most affordable city: Winston-Salem (index 85). Most expensive: Asheville (index 108). The gap between cheapest and most expensive is 23 index points.
Cheapest and Most Expensive Cities in North Carolina
| City | Population | Cost Index | Median Income | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 875K | 97 | $63K | large |
| Raleigh | 468K | 100 | $67K | mid |
| Greensboro | 299K | 88 | $45K | mid |
| Durham | 284K | 98 | $59K | mid |
| Winston-Salem | 250K | 85 | $44K | mid |
| Cary | 175K | 104 | $101K | mid |
| Asheville | 94K | 108 | $48K | small |