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Cost of Living in Hobgood, NC

Population: 215 | North Carolina

76
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Hobgood is 24% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
19
Home Values
88
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 76, Hobgood, NC is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 24% cheaper than the national average and 9% below the North Carolina state average of 84. Hobgood is a small community of 215 residents.

The median household income in Hobgood is $60,250, which is 20% 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 Rocky Mount, 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
$60,250
vs US Median ($75,149)
-20%

Housing

Median Home Value
$59,200
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$625/mo

Everyday Prices in Hobgood

BLS Average Prices for the Rocky Mount, 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
-15% vs US

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