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Cost of living in Edgecombe County, NC

Part of the Rocky Mount Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,794/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 48,777 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $860 31%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $429 15%
Groceries $327 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $187 7%
State tax $136 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Edgecombe County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$855
per month
1 bedroom
$860
per month
2 bedroom
$1,072
per month
3 bedroom
$1,463
per month
4 bedroom
$1,693
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Edgecombe County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$48,480
per year
Individual earnings
$36,280
per year
Per capita
$27,235
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Edgecombe County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$116,800
Annual property tax
$1,282

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.8%

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 Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.9 min
Drive alone
78.8%
Public transit
0.8%
Work from home
8.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Edgecombe County

What it costs to live in Edgecombe County each month.

Single person
$2,794
per month
  • Rent $860
  • Energy $187
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $327
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $429
  • State tax $136
Couple
$3,839
per month
  • Rent $1,072
  • Energy $224
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $542
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $470
  • State tax $182
Family
$6,362
per month
  • Rent $1,463
  • Energy $280
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $822
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $470
  • State tax $182

Frequently asked questions about Edgecombe County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Edgecombe County?

In Edgecombe County, NC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $860 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,072 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,463 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Edgecombe County?

In Edgecombe County, NC, the average household income is $48,480 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,280 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Edgecombe County?

The estimated cost of living in Edgecombe County, NC is approximately $2,794 per month for a single person, $3,839 for a couple, $6,362 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Edgecombe County?

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

Is Edgecombe County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Edgecombe County, NC would need approximately $2,794 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $48,480 per year ($4,040 per month). Edgecombe County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Edgecombe County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Edgecombe County, NC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Edgecombe County?

The average home value in Edgecombe County, NC is $116,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,282, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Edgecombe County compare to other areas?

You can compare Edgecombe County, NC with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Edgecombe County is in the Rocky Mount, 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