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Cost of living in Rockingham County, NC

Part of the Greensboro Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,765/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 91,585 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $793 29%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $460 17%
Groceries $327 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $187 7%
State tax $143 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Rockingham County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$714
per month
1 bedroom
$793
per month
2 bedroom
$1,041
per month
3 bedroom
$1,316
per month
4 bedroom
$1,499
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Rockingham County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$55,796
per year
Individual earnings
$38,158
per year
Per capita
$31,380
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Rockingham County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$156,000
Annual property tax
$1,230

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Rockingham 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 Rockingham County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.1%

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 Rockingham 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 Rockingham County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.5 min
Drive alone
81.7%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
5.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Rockingham County

What it costs to live in Rockingham County each month.

Single person
$2,765
per month
  • Rent $793
  • Energy $187
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $327
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $460
  • State tax $143
Couple
$3,948
per month
  • Rent $1,041
  • Energy $224
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $542
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $583
  • State tax $209
Family
$6,355
per month
  • Rent $1,316
  • Energy $280
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $822
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $583
  • State tax $209

Frequently asked questions about Rockingham County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Rockingham County?

In Rockingham County, NC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $793 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,041 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,316 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Rockingham County?

In Rockingham County, NC, the average household income is $55,796 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,158 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Rockingham County?

The estimated cost of living in Rockingham County, NC is approximately $2,765 per month for a single person, $3,948 for a couple, $6,355 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Rockingham County?

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

Is Rockingham County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Rockingham County, NC would need approximately $2,765 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $55,796 per year ($4,650 per month). Rockingham County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Rockingham County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Rockingham County, NC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Rockingham County?

The average home value in Rockingham County, NC is $156,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,230, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Rockingham County compare to other areas?

You can compare Rockingham County, NC with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Rockingham County is in the Greensboro-High Point, 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