Morehead City offers budget-friendly assisted living, with local facilities charging $3,645 per month for services. This is 9% lower than typical assisted living rates statewide and 19% below the national norm, although it’s moderate compared to care costs in the region. In nearby Fayetteville, monthly fees trend lower at $3,000, and in Goldsboro, rates are 26% less than in Morehead City. However, this city may be a budget-friendly alternative to Greenville, where residents pay $4,613 for services, and Wilmington, where average monthly rates come in at $5,254.