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Is Archer Lodge, NC expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,53413% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$98,346about $8,196/month · 13% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$324,5002% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32 minutes each way. Most homes (79.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $61,360 a year. That is $30 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 90 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Archer Lodge
$1,534
Whispering Pines
$2,687
Ayden
$819
Williamston
$720
Pleasant Garden
$1,490
Sawmills
$768
Carolina Shores
$2,076

How much do households earn in Archer Lodge?

Under $25k
23.2%
$25k–50k
7.5%
$50k–100k
35.4%
$100k–150k
21.9%
$150k+
13.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 35.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Archer Lodge 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 Archer Lodge, so the North Carolina figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Archer Lodge

🏛️ Property tax$2,546a year · 0.78% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$201a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Archer Lodge

Commute to work32 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree36.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home79.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line17.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment0%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Archer Lodge?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $718 a month less.

Renting
$1,534
Owning
$2,252

Owning assumes a typical $324,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,450 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Archer Lodge, NC?

Renting in Archer Lodge costs a median of about $1,534 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.

How much do I need to make to live in Archer Lodge?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,360 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Archer Lodge cheap or expensive?

Archer Lodge is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.7% of the typical household income of $98,346. It ranks 90th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Archer Lodge?

The median homeowner in Archer Lodge pays $2,546 a year in property taxes, about 0.78% of the median home value.

Is Archer Lodge 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 Archer Lodge?

The median home value in Archer Lodge is $324,500, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

5,186 people live in Archer Lodge. Numbers are typical (middle) values.