Cost of living in Bladen County, NC
Population 29,591 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Bladen County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Bladen County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Bladen County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Bladen County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Bladen County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Bladen County
State and local tax rates for North Carolina.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Bladen County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Bladen County
What it costs to live in Bladen County each month.
- Rent $709
- Energy $187
- Water $55
- Groceries $327
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $430
- State tax $136
- Rent $930
- Energy $224
- Water $65
- Groceries $542
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $412
- State tax $167
- Rent $1,244
- Energy $280
- Water $75
- Groceries $822
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $412
- State tax $167
Frequently asked questions about Bladen County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Bladen County?
In Bladen County, NC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $709 per month, a two-bedroom averages $930 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,244 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Bladen County?
In Bladen County, NC, the average household income is $44,528 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,361 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Bladen County?
The estimated cost of living in Bladen County, NC is approximately $2,644 per month for a single person, $3,624 for a couple, $6,070 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Bladen County?
The combined sales tax rate in Bladen County, NC is 7.00%, which includes the North Carolina state rate of 4.75% plus an average local rate of 2.25%.
Is Bladen County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Bladen County, NC would need approximately $2,644 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $44,528 per year ($3,711 per month). Bladen County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Bladen County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Bladen County, NC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Bladen County?
The average home value in Bladen County, NC is $125,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,137, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Bladen County compare to other areas?
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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