Tarboro, NC Cost of Living


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Tarboro cost of living score
72.9
Less expensive
27.1% lower
than the US average
19.9% lower
than the North Carolina average
Tarboro, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.1% lower than the U.S. average and 19.9% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Tarboro, NC

Housing costs in Tarboro?
A typical home costs $139,900, which is 58.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 51.6% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Tarboro costs $850 per month, which is 40.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 30.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Tarboro?
To live comfortably in Tarboro, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $26,640 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Tarboro?
The cost of living in Tarboro, NC is quite reasonable. The median home price is around $85,000, with an average rent of $708 per month. Utilities are also incredibly affordable, with a monthly electricity bill averaging only $120. Groceries and other everyday essentials are also reasonably priced, making it easy for residents to make ends meet on a budget. With a lower than average sales tax rate and no state income tax, Tarboro is an economically friendly city to live in.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTarboroNorth CarolinaUnited States
  72.991.0100.0
  91.896.5100
  132.3107.2100.0
  27.483.1100.0
  $139,900$289,300$338,100
  102.1%99.2%100.0%
  71.583.9100.0
  81.389.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

Tarboro is a small town, but big on hospitality. The people are very friendly and helpful. I moved here almost 4 yrs ago and neighbors welcomed me to the neighborhood  More

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There is nothing here. Nothing for kids to do, nothing for adults to do. The schools are terrible. Your kids will not have a chance in life if they go to Tarboro city  More

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Over 15 years ago

Tarboro is a small town and honestly there is nothing to do here. I have lived here for 4 yrs (my family have lived here much longer, and you have to drive 16-20 miles  More

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