Cost Of Living in South Mills, NC

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3%

Overall NAT. AVG.

2%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

23%

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	South Mills	North Carolina	National
Cost of living	97	96	100
Groceries	102	100	100
Health care	103	99	100
Housing	77	88	100
Transportation	106	99	100
Utilities	104	99	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	104	100	100
Household Items	106	100	100
Education & Childcare	114	100	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in South Mills is 1% higher than the North Carolina average
The cost of living in South Mills is 3% lower than the national average
South Mills housing is 23% 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	$0	$0	$0	$0
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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City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Elizabeth City, NC	18,364	100	0.4%
Camden, NC	949	108	8.4%
Moyock, NC	5,332	121	21.3%
South Mills, NC	406	97	3.3%

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City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Mount Pleasant, AR	406	80	19.7%
Sparland, IL	406	87	12.7%
South Haven, KS	406	78	21.9%
Port Vincent, LA	406	101	1.0%
Downing, MO	406	77	23.4%
South Mills, NC	406	97	3.3%

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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