Cost Of Living in Aulander, NC

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19%

Overall NAT. AVG.

3%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

57%

Housing NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.

The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index	Aulander	North Carolina	National
Cost of living	81	96	100
Groceries	98	100	100
Health care	101	99	100
Housing	43	88	100
Transportation	97	99	100
Utilities	97	99	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	97	100	100
Household Items	101	100	100
Education & Childcare	96	100	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Aulander is 15% lower than the North Carolina average
The cost of living in Aulander is 19% lower than the national average
Aulander housing is 57% lower than the national average
North Carolina general sales tax is 7% lower than the national average
North Carolina state income tax is 83% higher than the national average

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Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

Median Income	Per Year	Per Month	Max Budget (28% DTI)	Max Budget (36% DTI)
Owners	$81,119	$6,760	$1,893	$2,434
Renters	$42,842	$3,570	$1,000	$1,285

North Carolina Sales Tax

State	General Sales Tax	With Max Surtax
North Carolina	4.75%	7.5%

North Carolina Income Tax

State	Income Tax (Low)	Income Tax (High)
North Carolina	4.75%	4.75%

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Woodland, NC	878	82	18.1%
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Lewiston Woodville, NC	422	83	17.1%
Rich Square, NC	760	84	16.2%
Aulander, NC	996	81	18.6%

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