salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 35.2 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,640 a year. That is $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other North Carolina cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of North Carolina. It is number 19 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Angier?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Angier
| Size | Angier | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $820 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,113 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,479 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Angier overall?
Everyday prices in North Carolina overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Angier, so the North Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Angier
Life in Angier
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Angier?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $920 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $268,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,820 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Angier, NC?
Renting in Angier costs a median of about $941 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.
How much do I need to make to live in Angier?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,640 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Angier cheap or expensive?
Angier is rated OK: rent takes 20.1% of the typical household income of $56,313. It ranks 19th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Angier?
The median homeowner in Angier pays $2,176 a year in property taxes, about 0.81% of the median home value.
Is Angier 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 Angier?
The median home value in Angier is $268,200, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
6,241 people live in Angier. Numbers are typical (middle) values.