Cost of Living in Rougemont, NC

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4%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
17%
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 Rougemont North Carolina National
Cost of living9696100
Groceries101100100
Health care9899100
Housing8388100
Transportation10199100
Utilities10399100
Lifestyle & Entertainment108100100
Household Items98100100
Education & Childcare105100100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Rougemont is equal to the North Carolina average
  • The cost of living in Rougemont is 4% lower than the national average
  • Rougemont housing is 17% 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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      North Carolina 4.75% 7.5%

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      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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