Cost of Living in Carolina Shores, NC

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8%
Overall NAT. AVG.
0%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
31%
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 Carolina Shores North Carolina National
Cost of living10896100
Groceries100100100
Health care9799100
Housing13188100
Transportation9799100
Utilities10099100
Lifestyle & Entertainment98100100
Household Items99100100
Education & Childcare99100100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Carolina Shores is 13% higher than the North Carolina average
  • The cost of living in Carolina Shores is 8% higher than the national average
  • Carolina Shores housing is 31% higher 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$90,907$7,576$2,121$2,727
      Renters$0$0$0$0

      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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      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.
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