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Cost of Living in Sandy Creek, NC

Population: 281 | North Carolina

84
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Sandy Creek is 16% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
41
Home Values
95
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 84, Sandy Creek, NC is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 16% cheaper than the national average and in line with the North Carolina state average. Sandy Creek is a small community of 281 residents.

The median household income in Sandy Creek is $53,750, which is 28% 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 Wilmington, 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
$53,750
vs US Median ($75,149)
-28%

Housing

Median Home Value
$125,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$930/mo

Everyday Prices in Sandy Creek

BLS Average Prices for the Wilmington, 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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