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Is Williamston, NC expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$72059% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$41,779about $3,482/month · 52% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$107,10068% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $28,800 a year. That is $14 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other North Carolina cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of North Carolina. It is number 5 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Williamston
$720
Ayden
$819
Pleasant Garden
$1,490
Sawmills
$768
Archer Lodge
$1,534
Carolina Shores
$2,076
Whispering Pines
$2,687

How much do households earn in Williamston?

Under $25k
28.6%
$25k–50k
24.7%
$50k–100k
31.2%
$100k–150k
3.4%
$150k+
1.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 5.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Williamston

SizeWilliamstonU.S. average
Studio$689$1,338
1 bedroom$455$1,324
2 bedrooms$715$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,063$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Williamston

🏛️ Property tax$1,448a year · 1.35% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$184a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Williamston

Commute to work20.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree14.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home50.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line36.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment9.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Williamston?

About the same. Renting and owning cost within $23 of each other each month.

Renting
$720
Owning
$743

Owning assumes a typical $107,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,710 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Williamston, NC?

Renting in Williamston costs a median of about $720 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $28,800 a year, or $14 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Williamston cheap or expensive?

Williamston is rated OK: rent takes 20.7% of the typical household income of $41,779. It ranks 5th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Williamston?

The median homeowner in Williamston pays $1,448 a year in property taxes, about 1.35% of the median home value.

Is Williamston 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 Williamston?

The median home value in Williamston is $107,100, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

5,112 people live in Williamston. Numbers are typical (middle) values.