Cost of Living in Enfield, NC

With a cost of living index of 57, Enfield, NC is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 43% cheaper than the national average and 27% below the North Carolina state average of 84. Enfield is a small community of 1,967 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Enfield's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $580 (56% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $81,800 (73% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.6x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Enfield is $22,852, which is 70% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 30% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

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.