Cost of Living in Tabor City, NC
Population 3,695 · North Carolina · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
At $37,014, median household incomes in Tabor City land roughly 50% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Around 41% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Geographically, Tabor City is about 55 miles west of Wilmington, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 69% lower than Wilmington's $350,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Tabor City
The median home value in Tabor City is $109,600 — 64% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $722/month, 45% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $37,014/year is 50% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 10.4%, above the national average of 4.8%. North Carolina's top state income tax rate is 4.5% and the combined sales tax is 7.0%. The climate averages highs of 72.7°F and lows of 55.3°F. Overall, Tabor City has a cost of living index of 44 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 56% less expensive.
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 56 | 58 | 65 | 72 | 79 | 85 | 88 | 87 | 83 | 76 | 66 | 59 |
| Low °F | 37 | 40 | 45 | 53 | 62 | 70 | 74 | 73 | 68 | 56 | 46 | 40 |
| Precip" | 3.01 | 3.18 | 3.59 | 2.77 | 2.96 | 4.07 | 5.40 | 6.25 | 6.65 | 4.20 | 3.29 | 3.10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Tabor City, NC?
Tabor City has a cost index of 44 (100 = national average). It is 56% below the national average.
What is average rent in Tabor City, NC?
The median gross rent in Tabor City is $722 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Tabor City?
The median home value in Tabor City is $109,600 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Tabor City?
The median household income in Tabor City is $37,014 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Tabor City, NC?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Tabor City is 7.0%. The North Carolina state income tax top rate is 4.5%.
Is Tabor City, NC affordable?
Yes, Tabor City is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 44 — about 56% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Tabor City?
Tabor City has average high temperatures of 72.7°F and average lows of 55.3°F. Annual precipitation is 48.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Tabor City at a Glance
- Population
- 3,695
- Median Income
- $37,014
- Home Value
- $109,600
- Median Rent
- $722/mo
- Unemployment
- 10.4%
- Avg High Temp
- 72.7°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.0%
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