Carthage, NC vs Roseboro, NC

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Roseboro is 17.4% cheaper than Carthage. With a cost index of 63 vs 74, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Roseboro to Carthage should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Carthage is $856/month compared to $725/month in Roseboro — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Roseboro is more affordable at $110,500 median vs $194,100.

Median household income in Carthage is $62,177 compared to $39,345 in Roseboro (+58%). While Carthage is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carthage spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, less than the 22.1% in Roseboro.