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Cost of living in Gates County, NC

Part of the Virginia Beach Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,141/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 10,437 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,079 34%
Federal tax $533 17%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $327 10%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $187 6%
State tax $160 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Gates County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,069
per month
1 bedroom
$1,079
per month
2 bedroom
$1,230
per month
3 bedroom
$1,653
per month
4 bedroom
$2,038
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Gates County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$61,612
per year
Individual earnings
$42,640
per year
Per capita
$31,342
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Gates County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$163,900
Annual property tax
$1,273

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Gates 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 Gates County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.6%

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 Gates 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 Gates County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
40.9 min
Drive alone
85.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
3.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Gates County

What it costs to live in Gates County each month.

Single person
$3,141
per month
  • Rent $1,079
  • Energy $187
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $327
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $533
  • State tax $160
Couple
$4,254
per month
  • Rent $1,230
  • Energy $224
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $542
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $678
  • State tax $231
Family
$6,809
per month
  • Rent $1,653
  • Energy $280
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $822
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $678
  • State tax $231

Frequently asked questions about Gates County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Gates County?

In Gates County, NC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,079 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,230 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,653 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Gates County?

In Gates County, NC, the average household income is $61,612 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,640 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Gates County?

The estimated cost of living in Gates County, NC is approximately $3,141 per month for a single person, $4,254 for a couple, $6,809 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Gates County?

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

Is Gates County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Gates County, NC would need approximately $3,141 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $61,612 per year ($5,134 per month). Gates County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Gates County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Gates County, NC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Gates County?

The average home value in Gates County, NC is $163,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,273, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Gates County compare to other areas?

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