Most corps members teach in this region’s small rural towns where they become immersed in community life.

Eastern North Carolina

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Cost of Living

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Beginning Teacher Salary:
$29,750 (plus supplements, which vary by district)
Closest city to enter for comparison:
Durham, NC

Average Per Capita Income - Eastern North Carolina
$17, 258 (in the counties we serve)

Housing
Single: $300-600
Shared: $200-450
Many corps members have chosen to live in small two- or three- bedroom wood-frame houses with big yards and great views. Others have opted to reside in apartment complexes where corps members are often offered reduced rates. Approximately 85 percent of corps members live with other corps members.

General Cost of Living
Movie Admission: $8-9
Cover Charge at a Club: $5-10
Gym Membership:
  • initiation fee: $75-100
  • monthly: $25-40
1/2 Gallon of Milk : $2.50
Dinner at a Modestly Priced Restaurant: $10-15
Public Transportation: N/A
Car is essential. Note: In order to maintain in-state status, corps members must register their vehicles and obtain a driver's license (additional fees apply).