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Cost of Living in Granite Quarry, NC

Population: 3,015 | North Carolina

94
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Granite Quarry is 6% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
81
Home Values
97
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 94, Granite Quarry, NC is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 6% cheaper than the national average and 10% above the North Carolina state average of 84. Granite Quarry is a small community of 3,015 residents.

The median household income in Granite Quarry is $53,072, which is 29% 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (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
$53,072
vs US Median ($75,149)
-29%

Housing

Median Home Value
$246,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$884/mo

Everyday Prices in Granite Quarry

BLS Average Prices for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.96
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.42
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.89
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.79
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.00
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
$0.16
Electricity
per kWh
-15% vs US

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