Cost of living in Chowan County, NC
Population 13,814 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Chowan County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Chowan County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Chowan County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Chowan County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Chowan 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 Chowan 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 Chowan County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Chowan County
What it costs to live in Chowan County each month.
- Rent $860
- Energy $187
- Water $55
- Groceries $327
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $364
- State tax $121
- Rent $1,128
- Energy $224
- Water $65
- Groceries $542
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $602
- State tax $214
- Rent $1,360
- Energy $280
- Water $75
- Groceries $822
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $602
- State tax $214
Frequently asked questions about Chowan County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Chowan County?
In Chowan County, NC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $860 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,128 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,360 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Chowan County?
In Chowan County, NC, the average household income is $56,982 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,309 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Chowan County?
The estimated cost of living in Chowan County, NC is approximately $2,714 per month for a single person, $4,059 for a couple, $6,423 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Chowan County?
The combined sales tax rate in Chowan County, NC is 7.00%, which includes the North Carolina state rate of 4.75% plus an average local rate of 2.25%.
Is Chowan County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Chowan County, NC would need approximately $2,714 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $56,982 per year ($4,749 per month). Chowan County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Chowan County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Chowan 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 Chowan County?
The average home value in Chowan County, NC is $204,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,403, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Chowan 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