| Index | Engelhard | North Carolina | National |
| Cost of living | 101 | 96 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Health care | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 108 | 88 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Lifestyle & Entertainment | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Household Items | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Education & Childcare | 94 | 100 | 100 |

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| Median Income | Per Year | Per Month | Max Budget (28% DTI) | Max Budget (36% DTI) |
| Owners | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Renters | $34,268 | $2,856 | $800 | $1,028 |
| State | General Sales Tax | With Max Surtax |
| North Carolina | 4.75% | 7.5% |
| State | Income Tax (Low) | Income Tax (High) |
| North Carolina | 4.75% | 4.75% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Fairfield, NC | 168 | 85 | 15.1% |
| Engelhard, NC | 159 | 101 | 1.1% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Alicia, AR | 159 | 74 | 25.6% |
| Louann, AR | 159 | 96 | 4.0% |
| Crystal Beach, AZ | 159 | 73 | 26.6% |
| Hard Rock, AZ | 159 | 92 | 8.2% |
| Pine Flat, CA | 159 | 112 | 12.5% |
| Engelhard, NC | 159 | 101 | 1.1% |