Burlington, NC vs Thomasville, NC

Thomasville is moderately more affordable than Burlington, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Burlington scores 79 compared to 71 for Thomasville, 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 $853/month in Thomasville — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Thomasville is more affordable at $163,200 median vs $188,700.

Median household income in Burlington is $54,941 compared to $58,246 in Thomasville (-5.7%). Thomasville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Burlington spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.6% in Thomasville.