Cost of living in Wilson County, NC
Population 78,648 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Wilson County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Wilson County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Wilson County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Wilson County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Wilson 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 Wilson 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 Wilson County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Wilson County
What it costs to live in Wilson County each month.
- Rent $800
- Energy $187
- Water $55
- Groceries $327
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $454
- State tax $142
- Rent $1,006
- Energy $224
- Water $65
- Groceries $542
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $512
- State tax $193
- Rent $1,304
- Energy $280
- Water $75
- Groceries $822
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $512
- State tax $193
Frequently asked questions about Wilson County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Wilson County?
In Wilson County, NC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $800 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,006 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,304 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Wilson County?
In Wilson County, NC, the average household income is $51,381 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,824 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Wilson County?
The estimated cost of living in Wilson County, NC is approximately $2,765 per month for a single person, $3,826 for a couple, $6,256 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Wilson County?
The combined sales tax rate in Wilson County, NC is 7.00%, which includes the North Carolina state rate of 4.75% plus an average local rate of 2.25%.
Is Wilson County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Wilson County, NC would need approximately $2,765 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $51,381 per year ($4,282 per month). Wilson County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Wilson County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Wilson 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 Wilson County?
The average home value in Wilson County, NC is $171,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,428, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Wilson County compare to other areas?
You can compare Wilson County, NC with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Wilson County is in the Wilson, 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