Carrboro, NC vs Ogden, NC

Carrboro is moderately more affordable than Ogden, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Carrboro scores 116 compared to 134 for Ogden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ogden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carrboro is $1,337/month compared to $2,143/month in Ogden — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carrboro has cheaper rent, Ogden actually has lower median home values ($431,000 vs $507,100).

Median household income in Carrboro is $85,927 compared to $111,461 in Ogden (-22.9%). While Ogden is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carrboro spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, less than the 23.1% in Ogden.