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Cost of living in Camden County, NC

Part of the Virginia Beach Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,183/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 10,743 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $990 31%
Federal tax $640 20%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $327 10%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $187 6%
State tax $184 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Camden County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$982
per month
1 bedroom
$990
per month
2 bedroom
$1,129
per month
3 bedroom
$1,582
per month
4 bedroom
$1,896
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Camden County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$87,781
per year
Individual earnings
$49,182
per year
Per capita
$38,350
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Camden County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$289,800
Annual property tax
$1,784

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Camden 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 Camden County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
3.0%

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 Camden 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 Camden County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
31.4 min
Drive alone
77.0%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
12.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Camden County

What it costs to live in Camden County each month.

Single person
$3,183
per month
  • Rent $990
  • Energy $187
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $327
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $640
  • State tax $184
Couple
$4,680
per month
  • Rent $1,129
  • Energy $224
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $542
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,107
  • State tax $329
Family
$7,265
per month
  • Rent $1,582
  • Energy $280
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $822
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,107
  • State tax $329

Frequently asked questions about Camden County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Camden County?

In Camden County, NC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $990 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,129 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,582 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Camden County?

In Camden County, NC, the average household income is $87,781 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $49,182 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Camden County?

The estimated cost of living in Camden County, NC is approximately $3,183 per month for a single person, $4,680 for a couple, $7,265 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Camden County?

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

Is Camden County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Camden County, NC would need approximately $3,183 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $87,781 per year ($7,315 per month). Camden County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Camden County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Camden County, NC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Camden County?

The average home value in Camden County, NC is $289,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,784, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Camden County compare to other areas?

You can compare Camden County, NC with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Camden County is in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-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