Cost of living in Tyrrell County, NC
Population 3,376 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Tyrrell County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Tyrrell County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Tyrrell County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Tyrrell County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Tyrrell County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Tyrrell County
State and local tax rates for North Carolina.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Tyrrell County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Tyrrell County
What it costs to live in Tyrrell County each month.
- Rent $749
- Energy $187
- Water $55
- Groceries $327
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $296
- State tax $106
- Rent $930
- Energy $224
- Water $65
- Groceries $542
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $403
- State tax $165
- Rent $1,303
- Energy $280
- Water $75
- Groceries $822
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $403
- State tax $165
Frequently asked questions about Tyrrell County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Tyrrell County?
In Tyrrell County, NC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $749 per month, a two-bedroom averages $930 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,303 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Tyrrell County?
In Tyrrell County, NC, the average household income is $43,952 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $28,168 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Tyrrell County?
The estimated cost of living in Tyrrell County, NC is approximately $2,520 per month for a single person, $3,613 for a couple, $6,118 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Tyrrell County?
The combined sales tax rate in Tyrrell County, NC is 7.00%, which includes the North Carolina state rate of 4.75% plus an average local rate of 2.25%.
Is Tyrrell County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Tyrrell County, NC would need approximately $2,520 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $43,952 per year ($3,663 per month). Tyrrell County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Tyrrell County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Tyrrell County, NC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Tyrrell County?
The average home value in Tyrrell County, NC is $138,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,233, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Tyrrell County compare to other areas?
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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