Cost of Living in Surry County, NC

Modeled annual cost: $42,575.

Median family income: $73,707.

Affordability Snapshot

NC County Median

$46,829

State Rank

99thMost expensive counties in NC out of 100See North Carolina county rankings

Median Income

$73,707

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Surry County, NC.

$13,441 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$42,575

Per year

  • Transport:$13,441
  • Housing:$8,448
  • Taxes:$8,104
  • Healthcare:$4,862
  • Food:$3,889
  • Other Costs:$3,830
  • Childcare:$0

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

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