salaryRent is higher than in 50% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (78.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,360 a year. That is $32 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 100 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Archdale?
Share of households by yearly income. 22.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Archdale
| Size | Archdale | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $890 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,116 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,002 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,191 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Archdale 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 Archdale, so the North Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Archdale
Life in Archdale
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Archdale?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $285 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $198,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,800 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Archdale, NC?
Renting in Archdale costs a median of about $1,659 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.
How much do I need to make to live in Archdale?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,360 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Archdale cheap or expensive?
Archdale is rated OK: rent takes 28.5% of the typical household income of $69,840. It ranks 100th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Archdale?
The median homeowner in Archdale pays $1,682 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.
Is Archdale 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 Archdale?
The median home value in Archdale is $198,000, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
12,087 people live in Archdale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.