Cost of living in Warren County, NC
Population 18,751 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Warren County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Warren County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Warren County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Warren County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Warren 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 Warren 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 Warren County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Warren County
What it costs to live in Warren County each month.
- Rent $709
- Energy $187
- Water $55
- Groceries $327
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $316
- State tax $110
- Rent $930
- Energy $224
- Water $65
- Groceries $542
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $423
- State tax $170
- Rent $1,127
- Energy $280
- Water $75
- Groceries $822
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $423
- State tax $170
Frequently asked questions about Warren County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Warren County?
In Warren County, NC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $709 per month, a two-bedroom averages $930 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,127 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Warren County?
In Warren County, NC, the average household income is $45,279 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $29,375 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Warren County?
The estimated cost of living in Warren County, NC is approximately $2,504 per month for a single person, $3,638 for a couple, $5,967 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Warren County?
The combined sales tax rate in Warren County, NC is 7.00%, which includes the North Carolina state rate of 4.75% plus an average local rate of 2.25%.
Is Warren County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Warren County, NC would need approximately $2,504 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $45,279 per year ($3,773 per month). Warren County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Warren County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Warren County, NC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Warren County?
The average home value in Warren County, NC is $124,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,059, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Warren 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