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Is Moyock, NC expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7993% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$124,291about $10,358/month · 43% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$405,10022% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 35.8 minutes each way. Most homes (95.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,960 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 112 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Moyock
$1,799
Nashville
$1,129
Bessemer City
$1,108
Locust
$942
Walkertown
$1,451
Northchase
$1,995
Barbecue
$1,455

How much do households earn in Moyock?

Under $25k
9.1%
$25k–50k
12.8%
$50k–100k
32.7%
$100k–150k
21.3%
$150k+
24.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 45.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

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

Taxes and bills in Moyock

🏛️ Property tax$1,892a year · 0.47% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$197a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Moyock

Commute to work35.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree31.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home95.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Moyock?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,012 a month less.

Renting
$1,799
Owning
$2,811

Owning assumes a typical $405,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,510 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Moyock, NC?

Renting in Moyock costs a median of about $1,799 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,960 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Moyock cheap or expensive?

Moyock is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.4% of the typical household income of $124,291. It ranks 112th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Moyock?

The median homeowner in Moyock pays $1,892 a year in property taxes, about 0.47% of the median home value.

Is Moyock 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 Moyock?

The median home value in Moyock is $405,100, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

5,684 people live in Moyock. Numbers are typical (middle) values.