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Cost of living in Currituck County, NC

Part of the Virginia Beach Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,652/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 29,612 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,483 41%
Federal tax $620 17%
Healthcare $480 13%
Groceries $327 9%
Transport $320 9%
Energy $187 5%
State tax $180 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Currituck County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,475
per month
1 bedroom
$1,483
per month
2 bedroom
$1,696
per month
3 bedroom
$2,361
per month
4 bedroom
$2,809
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Currituck County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$91,548
per year
Individual earnings
$47,977
per year
Per capita
$44,165
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Currituck County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$351,200
Annual property tax
$1,600

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Currituck 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 Currituck County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.5%

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 Currituck 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 Currituck County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
36.2 min
Drive alone
79.2%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
8.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Currituck County

What it costs to live in Currituck County each month.

Single person
$3,652
per month
  • Rent $1,483
  • Energy $187
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $327
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $620
  • State tax $180
Couple
$5,322
per month
  • Rent $1,696
  • Energy $224
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $542
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,168
  • State tax $343
Family
$8,119
per month
  • Rent $2,361
  • Energy $280
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $822
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,168
  • State tax $343

Frequently asked questions about Currituck County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Currituck County?

In Currituck County, NC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,483 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,696 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,361 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Currituck County?

In Currituck County, NC, the average household income is $91,548 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $47,977 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Currituck County?

The estimated cost of living in Currituck County, NC is approximately $3,652 per month for a single person, $5,322 for a couple, $8,119 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Currituck County?

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

Is Currituck County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Currituck County, NC would need approximately $3,652 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $91,548 per year ($7,629 per month). Currituck County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Currituck County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Currituck County, NC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Currituck County?

The average home value in Currituck County, NC is $351,200, with average annual property taxes of $1,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Currituck County compare to other areas?

You can compare Currituck County, NC with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Currituck 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