A+
16%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
51%
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 Chocowinity North Carolina National
Cost of living8496100
Groceries101100100
Health care9699100
Housing4988100
Transportation9999100
Utilities9599100
Lifestyle & Entertainment103100100
Household Items97100100
Education & Childcare104100100
Does this Area Fit Your Budget? Local Insights Report
  • Know the community before you call it home
  • Compare multiple areas side by side
  • Access over 300 data points for any address
Local Insights Report

Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Chocowinity is 12% lower than the North Carolina average
  • The cost of living in Chocowinity is 16% lower than the national average
  • Chocowinity housing is 51% 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

Most Affordable Places to Live in and Around Chocowinity

See all the best places to live around Chocowinity

Compare Chocowinity, NC Cost of Living

City Image
    City Default Image
      vs
      How would you rate the cost of living in Chocowinity?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      Is the cost of living increasing or decreasing in Chocowinity?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      See all Chocowinity poll results

      Salary Calculator

      This is how much you would need to earn in
      Price difference in compared to
      Cost of living index
      Groceries index
      Health care index
      Housing index
      Transportation index
      Utilities index
      Lifestyle index
      Household index
      Educare index

      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$0$0$0$0
      Renters$40,736$3,395$950$1,222

      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%

      Nearby cities with low cost of living

      City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
      Stokes, NC612990.7%
      Pinetown, NC79990.7%
      Vanceboro, NC1,0958415.7%
      Grimesland, NC4058514.8%
      Washington, NC9,766937.0%
      Chocowinity, NC1,3818415.9%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
      Vian, OK1,3818118.6%
      Elmore, AL1,3808316.9%
      Rock Port, MO1,3828514.9%
      Atlantic Beach, NY1,38019191.0%
      Bridgeport, NY1,3828911.2%
      Chocowinity, NC1,3818415.9%
      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.