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Cost of living in Alamance County, NC

Part of the Burlington Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,096/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 174,286 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,099 35%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $480 16%
Groceries $327 11%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $187 6%
State tax $148 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Alamance County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$869
per month
1 bedroom
$1,099
per month
2 bedroom
$1,217
per month
3 bedroom
$1,532
per month
4 bedroom
$1,806
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Alamance County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$64,445
per year
Individual earnings
$39,392
per year
Per capita
$33,281
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Alamance County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$221,200
Annual property tax
$1,440

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Alamance County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$147
per month · 14¢/kWh
Natural gas
$40
per month
Annual total
$2,244
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Alamance County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.9%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Alamance County

State and local tax rates for North Carolina.

State income tax
4.5%
Flat rate
State sales tax
4.8%
Combined sales tax
7.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Alamance County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.6 min
Drive alone
80.1%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
9.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Alamance County

What it costs to live in Alamance County each month.

Single person
$3,096
per month
  • Rent $1,099
  • Energy $187
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $327
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $480
  • State tax $148
Couple
$4,299
per month
  • Rent $1,217
  • Energy $224
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $542
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $725
  • State tax $242
Family
$6,746
per month
  • Rent $1,532
  • Energy $280
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $822
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $725
  • State tax $242

Frequently asked questions about Alamance County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Alamance County?

In Alamance County, NC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,099 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,217 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,532 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Alamance County?

In Alamance County, NC, the average household income is $64,445 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,392 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Alamance County?

The estimated cost of living in Alamance County, NC is approximately $3,096 per month for a single person, $4,299 for a couple, $6,746 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Alamance County?

The combined sales tax rate in Alamance County, NC is 7.00%, which includes the North Carolina state rate of 4.75% plus an average local rate of 2.25%.

Is Alamance County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Alamance County, NC would need approximately $3,096 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,445 per year ($5,370 per month). Alamance County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Alamance County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Alamance County, NC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Alamance County?

The average home value in Alamance County, NC is $221,200, with average annual property taxes of $1,440, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Alamance County compare to other areas?

You can compare Alamance County, NC with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Alamance County is in the Burlington, NC metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources