Cost of Living in Barbecue, NC

With a cost of living index of 92, Barbecue, NC is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 8% cheaper than the national average and 8% above the North Carolina state average of 84. Barbecue is a smaller community of 5,933 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Barbecue's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,419 (8% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $199,300 (35% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.5x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Barbecue is $80,380, which is 7% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 21% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.