salaryRent is lower than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 36.4 minutes each way. Most homes (81.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,200 a year. That is $28 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 75 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Barbecue?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Barbecue
| Size | Barbecue | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | $1,604 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,277 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Barbecue 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 Barbecue, so the North Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Barbecue
Life in Barbecue
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Barbecue?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $70 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $219,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,980 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Barbecue, NC?
Renting in Barbecue costs a median of about $1,455 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.
How much do I need to make to live in Barbecue?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,200 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Barbecue cheap or expensive?
Barbecue is rated OK: rent takes 20.4% of the typical household income of $85,661. It ranks 75th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Barbecue?
The median homeowner in Barbecue pays $1,399 a year in property taxes, about 0.64% of the median home value.
Is Barbecue 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 Barbecue?
The median home value in Barbecue is $219,800, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
5,910 people live in Barbecue. Numbers are typical (middle) values.