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Cost of Living in Altamahaw, NC

Population: 568 | North Carolina

90
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Altamahaw is 10% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
71
Home Values
93
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Altamahaw, NC: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 90, Altamahaw, NC is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 10% cheaper than the national average and 6% above the North Carolina state average of 84. Altamahaw is a small community of 568 residents.

The median household income in Altamahaw is $62,315, which is 17% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Everyday prices in the Burlington, NC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$62,315
vs US Median ($75,149)
-17%

Housing

Median Home Value
$215,200

Everyday Prices in Altamahaw

BLS Average Prices for the Burlington, NC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.97
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.42
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.90
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.79
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.01
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
$0.16
Electricity
per kWh
-15% vs US

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