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Is Aberdeen, NC expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,52713% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$80,972about $6,748/month · 7% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$314,9005% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $61,080 a year. That is $29 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other North Carolina cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of North Carolina. It is number 88 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Aberdeen
$1,527
Hampstead
$1,279
Wesley Chapel
$3,358
Oak Island
$1,409
St. Stephens
$1,008
Kings Grant
$1,359
Gibsonville
$1,088

How much do households earn in Aberdeen?

Under $25k
10.4%
$25k–50k
21.4%
$50k–100k
38.8%
$100k–150k
14.9%
$150k+
7.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 22.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Aberdeen

SizeAberdeenU.S. average
1 bedroom$940$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,284$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,942$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Aberdeen overall?

Everyday prices in North Carolina overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.3, U.S. = 100).

Housing
81
Goods (food, clothes…)
97
Utilities
89
Other services
98
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Aberdeen, so the North Carolina figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Aberdeen

🏛️ Property tax$2,068a year · 0.66% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$151a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Aberdeen

Commute to work27.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree31.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home59%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Aberdeen?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $658 a month less.

Renting
$1,527
Owning
$2,185

Owning assumes a typical $314,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,490 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Aberdeen, NC?

Renting in Aberdeen costs a median of about $1,527 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.

How much do I need to make to live in Aberdeen?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,080 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Aberdeen cheap or expensive?

Aberdeen is rated OK: rent takes 22.6% of the typical household income of $80,972. It ranks 88th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Aberdeen?

The median homeowner in Aberdeen pays $2,068 a year in property taxes, about 0.66% of the median home value.

Is Aberdeen more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in North Carolina are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Aberdeen?

The median home value in Aberdeen is $314,900, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.

9,228 people live in Aberdeen. Numbers are typical (middle) values.