Cost of Living in Elizabeth City, NC
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
95.6
100 = national avg
-4.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$42,073
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$99,445
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing112.2
Food88.9
Transportation84.1
Healthcare91.2
Utilities95.8
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,139
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,287
per month
The overall cost of living index in Elizabeth City is 95.6, which is 4.4% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 112.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $42,073 per year to cover basic expenses.