salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $33,640 a year. That is $16 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 11 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Eden?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Eden
| Size | Eden | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $650 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $525 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $891 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,122 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,233 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Eden 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 Eden, so the North Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Eden
Life in Eden
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Eden?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $4 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $120,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,070 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Eden, NC?
Renting in Eden costs a median of about $841 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.
How much do I need to make to live in Eden?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $33,640 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Eden cheap or expensive?
Eden is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.8% of the typical household income of $50,970. It ranks 11th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Eden?
The median homeowner in Eden pays $1,195 a year in property taxes, about 0.99% of the median home value.
Is Eden 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 Eden?
The median home value in Eden is $120,700, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
15,356 people live in Eden. Numbers are typical (middle) values.