Asheboro, NC vs Burlington, NC

Asheboro is moderately more affordable than Burlington, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Asheboro scores 72 compared to 79 for Burlington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Burlington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Asheboro is $855/month compared to $1,030/month in Burlington — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Asheboro is more affordable at $162,800 median vs $188,700.

Median household income in Asheboro is $48,628 compared to $54,941 in Burlington (-11.5%). While Burlington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Asheboro spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, less than the 22.5% in Burlington.