Cost of Living in South Mills, NC

With a cost of living index of 96, South Mills, NC is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 4% cheaper than the national average and 12% above the North Carolina state average of 84. South Mills is a small community of 294 residents.

The median household income in South Mills is $73,676, which is 2% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-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.