Elizabeth City, NC vs Unionville, NC

Elizabeth City is moderately more affordable than Unionville, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Elizabeth City scores 84 compared to 92 for Unionville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Unionville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elizabeth City is $1,111/month compared to $1,060/month in Unionville — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Unionville has cheaper rent, Elizabeth City actually has lower median home values ($202,100 vs $312,200).

Median household income in Elizabeth City is $50,947 compared to $92,009 in Unionville (-44.6%). While Unionville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Elizabeth City spend roughly 26.2% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Unionville.