Dunn, NC vs Kinston, NC

Kinston is moderately more affordable than Dunn, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Dunn scores 70 compared to 67 for Kinston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dunn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dunn is $780/month compared to $822/month in Kinston — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dunn has cheaper rent, Kinston actually has lower median home values ($108,300 vs $178,900).

Median household income in Dunn is $47,310 compared to $35,250 in Kinston (+34.2%). While Dunn is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dunn spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 28% in Kinston.