Flat Rock, NC vs Plymouth, NC

Flat Rock is moderately more affordable than Plymouth, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Flat Rock scores 61 compared to 65 for Plymouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Plymouth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Flat Rock is $650/month compared to $819/month in Plymouth — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Flat Rock has cheaper rent, Plymouth actually has lower median home values ($83,900 vs $111,700).

Median household income in Flat Rock is $52,188 compared to $30,462 in Plymouth (+71.3%). Flat Rock offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Flat Rock spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 32.3% in Plymouth. The Flat Rock ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.