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Cost of Living in Caswell Beach, NC

Population: 486 | North Carolina

123
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Caswell Beach is 23% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
200
Home Values
95
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 123, Caswell Beach, NC is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 23% more expensive than the national average and 39% above the North Carolina state average of 84. Caswell Beach is a small community of 486 residents.

The median household income in Caswell Beach is $125,833, which is 67% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Everyday prices in the Wilmington, 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
$125,833
vs US Median ($75,149)
+67%

Housing

Median Home Value
$610,900
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,646/mo

Everyday Prices in Caswell Beach

BLS Average Prices for the Wilmington, 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
-17% vs US

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