Cost of Living in Catawba County, NC

Modeled annual cost: $47,050.

Median family income: $77,840.

NC Median $46,829

Catawba County, NC Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$77,840

Estimated Annual Costs

$47,050

Cost/Income Ratio

60.4%

State Rank

#49Most expensive counties in NC out of 100See North Carolina county rankings

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Catawba County, NC.

$12,999 per year.*27.63% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$47,050

Per year

  • Transport:
    $12,99927.6%
  • Housing:
    $10,60822.5%
  • Taxes:
    $9,22219.6%
  • Healthcare:
    $5,59011.9%
  • Other Costs:
    $4,5589.7%
  • Food:
    $4,0738.7%

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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