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Cost of living in Nash County, NC

Part of the Rocky Mount Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,829/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 95,451 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $860 30%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $457 16%
Groceries $327 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $187 7%
State tax $143 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Nash 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 Nash County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$60,704
per year
Individual earnings
$38,011
per year
Per capita
$33,336
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Nash County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$171,100
Annual property tax
$1,320

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Nash 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 Nash County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.8%

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 Nash 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 Nash County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.7 min
Drive alone
81.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
9.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Nash County

What it costs to live in Nash County each month.

Single person
$2,829
per month
  • Rent $860
  • Energy $187
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $327
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $457
  • State tax $143
Couple
$4,078
per month
  • Rent $1,072
  • Energy $224
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $542
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $663
  • State tax $228
Family
$6,601
per month
  • Rent $1,463
  • Energy $280
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $822
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $663
  • State tax $228

Frequently asked questions about Nash County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Nash County?

In Nash 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 Nash County?

In Nash County, NC, the average household income is $60,704 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,011 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Nash County?

The estimated cost of living in Nash County, NC is approximately $2,829 per month for a single person, $4,078 for a couple, $6,601 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Nash County?

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

Is Nash County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Nash County, NC would need approximately $2,829 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $60,704 per year ($5,059 per month). Nash County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Nash County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Nash County, NC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Nash County?

The average home value in Nash County, NC is $171,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,320, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Nash County compare to other areas?

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