salaryRent is higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $99,080 a year. That is $48 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 157 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kill Devil Hills?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kill Devil Hills
| Size | Kill Devil Hills | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,800 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,135 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,561 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,516 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kill Devil Hills 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 Kill Devil Hills, so the North Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Kill Devil Hills
Life in Kill Devil Hills
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kill Devil Hills?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $591 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $442,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,220 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kill Devil Hills, NC?
Renting in Kill Devil Hills costs a median of about $2,477 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.
How much do I need to make to live in Kill Devil Hills?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $99,080 a year, or $48 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kill Devil Hills cheap or expensive?
Kill Devil Hills is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.7% of the typical household income of $96,820. It ranks 157th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kill Devil Hills?
The median homeowner in Kill Devil Hills pays $2,442 a year in property taxes, about 0.55% of the median home value.
Is Kill Devil Hills 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 Kill Devil Hills?
The median home value in Kill Devil Hills is $442,200, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.
7,761 people live in Kill Devil Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.