Best Companies Price Gouging In North Carolina
According to online sources 19 Walmart stores, 27 Dollar General’s six Family Dollar stores, and two Target stores were fined for price gouging. On the list was four Advance Auto…
North Carolina’s Best Companies To Price Gouge
(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)According to online sources 19 Walmart stores, 27 Dollar General's six Family Dollar stores, and two Target stores were fined for price gouging. On the list was four Advance Auto Parts, Pet Supplies Plus, and Compare Foods. Even Pet Smart was on the list. Price gouging in times of crisis is against North Carolina law. The locations in Mecklenburg and Union, N.C. each had to pay $15,000 in fines to the state. Two of those Dollar General stores in Mecklenburg County were the worst offenders. If you were taken advantage of please contact Attorney General Josh Stein but first fill out this form. When filling out forms like this make sure the URL ends with GOV.
Under the law, the Attorney General's Office stops price gouging and helps with consumer refunds if you paid too much. The courts may also impose civil penalties against price gougers of up to $5,000 for each violation. The law applies to all levels of the supply chain from the manufacturer to the distributor to the retailer. If you have been in the grocery store and the price listed in the aisle must match the price it rings up as. Remember if you see something, say something to North Carolinas Attorney General, here.
In North Carolina To Make Rent Off Minimum Wage You’d Have To Work This Long
This is a startling statistic. If you work a minimum wage job in North Carolina you'd have to work 106 per week to afford the average rent. That number comes from the National Low Income Housing Coalition's 2022 Out of Reach report. The purpose is to bring awareness to the issue that rent is "out of reach" to many low-income workers across the country.
According to the organization's website:
To put it into perspective nationally the Housing Wage is $25.82. That is for a modest two-bedroom rental home. A one-bedroom you would need $21.25 to afford. These statistics are based off of the idea that an individual should spend no more than 1/3 of their income on rent.
North Carolina State Facts Regarding Minimum Wage and Rent:
Where Do The Numbers Come From?
The numbers for North Carolina are shocking. It's a well-known fact that it's hard to make ends meet on minimum wage. However, the idea that you'd have to work more than 2 full-time jobs that paid minimum wage to afford rent is unacceptable. Let's take a look at some of the other statistics below and a breakdown of each of North Carolina's metropolitan areas.
All data comes from the National Low Income Housing Coalition's 2022 Out of Reach Report which can be read here.
To Afford Rent In North Carolina On Minium Wage You'd Have To:
North Carolina Statewide
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $19.18
2 Bedroom FMR: $997
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $39,897
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 2.6
North Carolina Combined Non Metro Areas
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $14.94
2 Bedroom FMR: $777
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $31,076
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 2.1
North Carolina Metropolitan Areas
Anson County
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $15.48
2 Bedroom FMR: $805
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $32,200
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: $2.1
Asheville
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $26.50
2 Bedroom FMR: $1,378
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $55,120
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 3.7
Brunswick Country
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $17.81
2 Bedroom FMR: $926
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $37,040
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 2.5
Burlington
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $17.13
2 Bedroom FMR: $35,640
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $981
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 2.4
Camden County
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $18.88
2 Bedroom FMR: $982
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $39,280
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 2.6
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $22.21
2 Bedroom FMR: $1,155
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $46,200
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 3.1
Craven County
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $18.92
2 Bedroom FMR: $984
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $39,360
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 2.6
Davidson County
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $13.92
2 Bedroom FMR: $724
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $28,960
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: $1.9
Durham-Chapel Hill
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $23.06
2 Bedroom FMR: $1,199
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $47,960
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 3.2
Fayetteville
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $17.56
2 Bedroom FMR: $913
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $36,520
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 2.4
Gates County
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $15.29
2 Bedroom FMR: $795
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $31,800
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 2.1
Goldsboro
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $16.33
2 Bedroom FMR: $849
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $33,960
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 2.3
Granville County
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $16.60
2 Bedroom FMR: $863
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $34,520
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 2.3
Greensboro-High Point
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $18.31
2 Bedroom FMR: $952
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $38,080
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR:
Greenville
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $17.50
2 Bedroom FMR: $910
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $36,400
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 2.4
Harnett County
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $16.46
2 Bedroom FMR: $856
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $34,240
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 2.3
Haywood County
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $18.02
2 Bedroom FMR: $937
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $37,480
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 2.5
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $13.92
2 Bedroom FMR: $724
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $28,960
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 1.9
Hoke County
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $14.83
2 Bedroom FMR: $771
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $30,840
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 2.0
Iredell County
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $17.79
2 Bedroom FMR: $925
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $37,000
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 2.5
Jacksonville
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $16.85
2 Bedroom FMR: $876
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $35,040
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 2.3
Jones County
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $13.92
2 Bedroom FMR: $724
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $28,960
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 1.9
Lincoln County
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $15.69
2 Bedroom FMR: $816
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $32,640
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 2.2
Pamlico County
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $16.29
2 Bedroom FMR: $847
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $33,880
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 2.2
Pender County
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $17.35
2 Bedroom FMR: $902
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $36,080
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 2.4
Person County
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $15.00
2 Bedroom FMR: $780
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $31,200
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 2.1
Raleigh
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $23.52
2 Bedroom FMR: $1,223
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $48,920
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 3.2
Rockingham County
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $14.52
2 Bedroom FMR: $755
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $30,200
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 2.0
Rocky Mount
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $15.63
2 Bedroom FMR: $813
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $32,520
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 2.2
Rowan County
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $16.81
2 Bedroom FMR: $874
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $34,960
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 2.3
Wilmington
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $22.38
2 Bedroom FMR: $1,164
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $46,560
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 3.1
Winston-Salem
Hourly Wage To Afford 2 Bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR): $15.54
2 Bedroom FMR: $808
Annual Income Needed To Afford FMR: $32,320
Full Time Jobs At Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR: 2.1
