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Cost of living in Transylvania County, NC

Estimated monthly cost
$2,791/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 33,243 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $877 31%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $413 15%
Groceries $327 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $187 7%
State tax $132 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Transylvania County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$871
per month
1 bedroom
$877
per month
2 bedroom
$1,150
per month
3 bedroom
$1,386
per month
4 bedroom
$1,729
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Transylvania County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$64,523
per year
Individual earnings
$35,316
per year
Per capita
$38,899
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Transylvania County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$336,100
Annual property tax
$1,539

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Transylvania 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 Transylvania 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 Transylvania 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 Transylvania County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.5 min
Drive alone
76.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
10.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Transylvania County

What it costs to live in Transylvania County each month.

Single person
$2,791
per month
  • Rent $877
  • Energy $187
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $327
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $413
  • State tax $132
Couple
$4,233
per month
  • Rent $1,150
  • Energy $224
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $542
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $726
  • State tax $242
Family
$6,601
per month
  • Rent $1,386
  • Energy $280
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $822
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $726
  • State tax $242

Frequently asked questions about Transylvania County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Transylvania County?

In Transylvania County, NC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $877 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,150 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,386 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Transylvania County?

In Transylvania County, NC, the average household income is $64,523 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,316 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Transylvania County?

The estimated cost of living in Transylvania County, NC is approximately $2,791 per month for a single person, $4,233 for a couple, $6,601 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Transylvania County?

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

Is Transylvania County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Transylvania County, NC would need approximately $2,791 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,523 per year ($5,377 per month). Transylvania County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Transylvania County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Transylvania 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 Transylvania County?

The average home value in Transylvania County, NC is $336,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,539, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Transylvania County compare to other areas?

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