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Cost of Living in Grifton, NC

Population: 2,661 | North Carolina

82
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Grifton is 18% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
40
Home Values
92
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 82, Grifton, NC is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 18% cheaper than the national average and in line with the North Carolina state average. Grifton is a small community of 2,661 residents.

The median household income in Grifton is $36,664, which is 51% 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 Greenville, 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
$36,664
vs US Median ($75,149)
-51%

Housing

Median Home Value
$122,100
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$747/mo

Everyday Prices in Grifton

BLS Average Prices for the Greenville, 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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