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Is Mebane, NC expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8103% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$89,703about $7,475/month · 3% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$338,9002% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $72,400 a year. That is $35 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 114 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Mebane
$1,810
Kinston
$806
Harrisburg
$2,778
Lexington
$1,221
Boone
$1,187
Knightdale
$1,922
Elizabeth City
$1,294

How much do households earn in Mebane?

Under $25k
12.2%
$25k–50k
22.0%
$50k–100k
33.4%
$100k–150k
18.5%
$150k+
10.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 29.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Mebane

SizeMebaneU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,219$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,261$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,984$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,595$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Mebane

🏛️ Property tax$2,547a year · 0.75% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$126a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Mebane

Commute to work29.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree40.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home60.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mebane?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $541 a month less.

Renting
$1,810
Owning
$2,351

Owning assumes a typical $338,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,890 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Mebane, NC?

Renting in Mebane costs a median of about $1,810 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $72,400 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Mebane cheap or expensive?

Mebane is rated OK: rent takes 24.2% of the typical household income of $89,703. It ranks 114th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Mebane?

The median homeowner in Mebane pays $2,547 a year in property taxes, about 0.75% of the median home value.

Is Mebane 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 Mebane?

The median home value in Mebane is $338,900, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.

19,538 people live in Mebane. Numbers are typical (middle) values.