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Is Cramerton, NC expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6854% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$88,610about $7,384/month · 2% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$343,4003% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 52% 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 $67,400 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 105 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Cramerton
$1,685
Bessemer City
$1,108
Moyock
$1,799
Whispering Pines
$2,687
Archer Lodge
$1,534
Nashville
$1,129
Ayden
$819

How much do households earn in Cramerton?

Under $25k
13.0%
$25k–50k
20.1%
$50k–100k
36.2%
$100k–150k
16.8%
$150k+
13.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 30.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Cramerton

SizeCramertonU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,366$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,434$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,145$1,698

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

How expensive is Cramerton 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 Cramerton, so the North Carolina figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Cramerton

🏛️ Property tax$3,259a year · 0.95% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$128a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Cramerton

Commute to work27 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree46.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home62%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cramerton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $698 a month less.

Renting
$1,685
Owning
$2,383

Owning assumes a typical $343,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,340 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Cramerton, NC?

Renting in Cramerton costs a median of about $1,685 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $67,400 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Cramerton cheap or expensive?

Cramerton is rated OK: rent takes 22.8% of the typical household income of $88,610. It ranks 105th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Cramerton?

The median homeowner in Cramerton pays $3,259 a year in property taxes, about 0.95% of the median home value.

Is Cramerton 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 Cramerton?

The median home value in Cramerton is $343,400, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.

5,450 people live in Cramerton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.