Cost of Living in Fair Bluff, NC

With a cost of living index of 61, Fair Bluff, NC is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 39% cheaper than the national average and 23% below the North Carolina state average of 84. Fair Bluff is a small community of 513 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Fair Bluff's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $807 (39% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $48,900 (84% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.7x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Fair Bluff is $29,063, which is 61% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 33% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. 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.