Bostic, NC vs Camden, NC

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bostic is 27.2% cheaper than Camden. With a cost index of 71 vs 98, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bostic to Camden should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bostic is $836/month compared to $1,119/month in Camden — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bostic is more affordable at $156,300 median vs $360,200.

Median household income in Bostic is $56,563 compared to $81,583 in Camden (-30.7%). While Camden is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bostic spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Camden.