Cost of Living in King, NC

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4%
Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
12%
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 King North Carolina National
Cost of living9696100
Groceries98100100
Health care9999100
Housing8888100
Transportation10199100
Utilities9799100
Lifestyle & Entertainment96100100
Household Items102100100
Education & Childcare100100100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in King is equal to the North Carolina average
  • The cost of living in King is 4% lower than the national average
  • King housing is 12% 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$119,506$9,959$2,788$3,586
      Renters$45,388$3,782$1,059$1,362
      To approximate the cost of living and the housing affordability in King, NC, we can look at the percentage of income that is available to be spent on monthly housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). To stay on the safe side, a consumer should not spend more than 28% of his or her gross income on housing-related expenses and costs and not more than 36% of income on all expenses and debts. Homeowners in King have a median income of $119,506. Therefore, the amount that a consumer should spend on housing costs should be no more than $2,788 per month to avoid calamity and poverty. The renters in the city have an income of about $45,388, which would make their monthly maximum allowable rental costs $1,059.

      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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