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Cost of living in Anson County, NC

Part of the Charlotte Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,680/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 21,903 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $927 35%
Healthcare $480 18%
Groceries $327 12%
Transport $320 12%
Federal tax $282 11%
Energy $187 7%
State tax $102 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Anson County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$834
per month
1 bedroom
$927
per month
2 bedroom
$1,216
per month
3 bedroom
$1,465
per month
4 bedroom
$1,728
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Anson County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$44,245
per year
Individual earnings
$27,329
per year
Per capita
$23,702
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Anson County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$119,300
Annual property tax
$1,113

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Anson 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 Anson County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
13.3%

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 Anson 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 Anson County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
27.1 min
Drive alone
74.8%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
6.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Anson County

What it costs to live in Anson County each month.

Single person
$2,680
per month
  • Rent $927
  • Energy $187
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $327
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $282
  • State tax $102
Couple
$3,904
per month
  • Rent $1,216
  • Energy $224
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $542
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $407
  • State tax $166
Family
$6,285
per month
  • Rent $1,465
  • Energy $280
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $822
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $407
  • State tax $166

Frequently asked questions about Anson County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Anson County?

In Anson County, NC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $927 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,216 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,465 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Anson County?

In Anson County, NC, the average household income is $44,245 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $27,329 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Anson County?

The estimated cost of living in Anson County, NC is approximately $2,680 per month for a single person, $3,904 for a couple, $6,285 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Anson County?

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

Is Anson County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Anson County, NC would need approximately $2,680 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $44,245 per year ($3,687 per month). Anson County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Anson County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Anson County, NC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Anson County?

The average home value in Anson County, NC is $119,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,113, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Anson County compare to other areas?

You can compare Anson County, NC with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Anson County is in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC 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