Alamance, NC vs Swansboro, NC

Alamance, NC and Swansboro, NC have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.2% difference in their overall index. Alamance scores 101 while Swansboro scores 103 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Alamance is $1,163/month compared to $1,380/month in Swansboro — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Alamance has cheaper rent, Swansboro actually has lower median home values ($356,900 vs $404,700).

Median household income in Alamance is $88,438 compared to $112,382 in Swansboro (-21.3%). While Swansboro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alamance spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.7% in Swansboro.