Burgaw, NC vs St. Stephens, NC

St. Stephens is moderately more affordable than Burgaw, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Burgaw scores 81 compared to 73 for St. Stephens, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Burgaw can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burgaw is $1,020/month compared to $864/month in St. Stephens — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Stephens is more affordable at $187,500 median vs $207,400.

Median household income in Burgaw is $65,514 compared to $57,882 in St. Stephens (+13.2%). While Burgaw is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Burgaw spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.9% in St. Stephens.