North Carolina Ranked As The 4th Most Frugal State in America

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As summer wraps up, many consumers are tightening their belts after a season of splurging.

If you're one of those looking to save, you’re in good company—North Carolina has been ranked as the fourth most frugal state in the U.S. as per Charlotte stories & verified by coupon site Coupons4Real.

The study analyzed average Google searches for money-saving terms like “online coupons,” “discount codes,” and “thrift stores near me” over the past 12 months.

North Carolinians racked up an impressive 1,443.25 monthly searches per 100,000 people, proving they’re serious about stretching their dollar.

One of the most popular search terms in the state?

“Outlet store near me,” with an average of 1,061.67 searches each month. This shows that many in North Carolina are actively hunting for deals and discounts.

Oregon took the top spot with 1,510.01 searches per 100,000 people, while states like Florida, Alabama, and Washington rounded out the top 10.

Do you find yourself scouring the web for coupons or deals to save a few extra bucks?