What is the Average Cost of living in North Carolina per month/year?

Living in North Carolina can be very expensive compared with its neighboring states. Utilities such as gas, electricity and telephone and transportation costs are lower than average while food, health expenses, taxes and insurance are above the average. The cost of housing is slightly more with the median listing price ranging from $139,000 at the lower end up to $324,000. Depending on location, the price could go over $577,000.