Burlington, NC vs Lexington, NC

Lexington is moderately more affordable than Burlington, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Burlington scores 79 compared to 72 for Lexington, 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 Burlington is $1,030/month compared to $882/month in Lexington — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lexington is more affordable at $158,100 median vs $188,700.

Median household income in Burlington is $54,941 compared to $41,775 in Lexington (+31.5%). 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 Burlington spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, less than the 25.3% in Lexington.