Boonville, NC vs Sunset Beach, NC

Boonville is moderately more affordable than Sunset Beach, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Boonville scores 68 compared to 79 for Sunset Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sunset Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Boonville is $735/month compared to $541/month in Sunset Beach — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sunset Beach has cheaper rent, Boonville actually has lower median home values ($167,300 vs $354,300).

Median household income in Boonville is $77,500 compared to $84,934 in Sunset Beach (-8.8%). The higher salaries in Sunset Beach partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Boonville spend roughly 11.4% of their income on rent, more than the 7.6% in Sunset Beach.