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Cost of living in Pitt County, NC

Part of the Greenville Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,844/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 172,279 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $883 31%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $451 16%
Groceries $327 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $187 7%
State tax $141 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Pitt County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$878
per month
1 bedroom
$883
per month
2 bedroom
$1,096
per month
3 bedroom
$1,484
per month
4 bedroom
$1,840
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Pitt County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$58,851
per year
Individual earnings
$37,636
per year
Per capita
$34,229
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Pitt County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$194,300
Annual property tax
$1,649

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Pitt 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 Pitt County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.0%

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 Pitt 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 Pitt County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
21.7 min
Drive alone
75.9%
Public transit
0.7%
Work from home
11.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Pitt County

What it costs to live in Pitt County each month.

Single person
$2,844
per month
  • Rent $883
  • Energy $187
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $327
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $451
  • State tax $141
Couple
$4,065
per month
  • Rent $1,096
  • Energy $224
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $542
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $633
  • State tax $221
Family
$6,585
per month
  • Rent $1,484
  • Energy $280
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $822
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $633
  • State tax $221

Frequently asked questions about Pitt County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Pitt County?

In Pitt County, NC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $883 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,096 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,484 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Pitt County?

In Pitt County, NC, the average household income is $58,851 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,636 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Pitt County?

The estimated cost of living in Pitt County, NC is approximately $2,844 per month for a single person, $4,065 for a couple, $6,585 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Pitt County?

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

Is Pitt County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Pitt County, NC would need approximately $2,844 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $58,851 per year ($4,904 per month). Pitt County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Pitt County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Pitt County, NC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Pitt County?

The average home value in Pitt County, NC is $194,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,649, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Pitt County compare to other areas?

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