Burlington, NC vs Kinston, NC

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Kinston is 18.7% cheaper than Burlington. With a cost index of 67 vs 79, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Kinston to Burlington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Burlington is $1,030/month compared to $822/month in Kinston — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kinston is more affordable at $108,300 median vs $188,700.

Median household income in Burlington is $54,941 compared to $35,250 in Kinston (+55.9%). 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 Burlington spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, less than the 28% in Kinston.