Cost of Living in Kill Devil Hills, NC

With a cost of living index of 110, Kill Devil Hills, NC is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 10% more expensive than the national average and 25% above the North Carolina state average of 84. Kill Devil Hills is a smaller community of 7,727 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Kill Devil Hills's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,440 (9% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $401,700 (32% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.7x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Kill Devil Hills is $85,747, which is 14% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 20% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.