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Is Wendell, NC expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8817% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$103,306about $8,609/month · 19% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$330,5001% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Most homes (78.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,240 a year. That is $36 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 125 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Wendell
$1,881
Newton
$1,148
Myrtle Grove
$1,539
Lake Norman of Iredell
$1,716
Weddington
$2,028
Lewisville
$1,152
Anderson Creek
$2,126

How much do households earn in Wendell?

Under $25k
9.9%
$25k–50k
10.8%
$50k–100k
40.6%
$100k–150k
23.0%
$150k+
12.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 35.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Wendell

SizeWendellU.S. average
1 bedroom$811$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,526$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,547$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Wendell

🏛️ Property tax$2,396a year · 0.72% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$168a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Wendell

Commute to work29 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree38.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home78.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wendell?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $412 a month less.

Renting
$1,881
Owning
$2,293

Owning assumes a typical $330,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,050 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Wendell, NC?

Renting in Wendell costs a median of about $1,881 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,240 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Wendell cheap or expensive?

Wendell is rated OK: rent takes 21.8% of the typical household income of $103,306. It ranks 125th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Wendell?

The median homeowner in Wendell pays $2,396 a year in property taxes, about 0.72% of the median home value.

Is Wendell 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 Wendell?

The median home value in Wendell is $330,500, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

13,064 people live in Wendell. Numbers are typical (middle) values.