East Rockingham, NC vs St. Stephens, NC

East Rockingham is moderately more affordable than St. Stephens, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. East Rockingham scores 66 compared to 73 for St. Stephens, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Stephens can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Rockingham is $827/month compared to $864/month in St. Stephens — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East Rockingham is more affordable at $102,700 median vs $187,500.

Median household income in East Rockingham is $33,206 compared to $57,882 in St. Stephens (-42.6%). While St. Stephens is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of East Rockingham spend roughly 29.9% of their income on rent, more than the 17.9% in St. Stephens.