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Is Ogden, NC expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,66852% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$130,863about $10,905/month · 50% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$463,70039% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Most homes (88.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $106,720 a year. That is $51 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 158 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Ogden
$2,668
Clinton
$950
Roxboro
$1,022
Fletcher
$1,561
Butner
$1,375
Woodfin
$1,895
Siler City
$1,052

How much do households earn in Ogden?

Under $25k
4.3%
$25k–50k
17.1%
$50k–100k
32.5%
$100k–150k
22.8%
$150k+
23.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 46.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Ogden

SizeOgdenU.S. average
2 bedrooms$2,347$1,509
3 bedrooms$3,041$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Ogden

🏛️ Property tax$2,416a year · 0.52% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$207a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Ogden

Commute to work27.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree49.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home88.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ogden?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $549 a month less.

Renting
$2,668
Owning
$3,217

Owning assumes a typical $463,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $46,370 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Ogden, NC?

Renting in Ogden costs a median of about $2,668 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $106,720 a year, or $51 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Ogden cheap or expensive?

Ogden is rated OK: rent takes 24.5% of the typical household income of $130,863. It ranks 158th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Ogden?

The median homeowner in Ogden pays $2,416 a year in property taxes, about 0.52% of the median home value.

Is Ogden 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 Ogden?

The median home value in Ogden is $463,700, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.

8,249 people live in Ogden. Numbers are typical (middle) values.