Cost of Living in Northlakes, NC

With a cost of living index of 99, Northlakes, NC is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 1% cheaper than the national average and 14% above the North Carolina state average of 84. Northlakes is a small community of 1,462 residents.

The median household income in Northlakes is $101,461, which is 35% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, 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.