Goldsboro, NC vs Havelock, NC

Goldsboro is moderately more affordable than Havelock, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Goldsboro scores 75 compared to 87 for Havelock, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Havelock can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Goldsboro is $956/month compared to $1,269/month in Havelock — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Goldsboro is more affordable at $173,700 median vs $186,800.

Median household income in Goldsboro is $47,005 compared to $64,433 in Havelock (-27%). While Havelock is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Goldsboro spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 23.6% in Havelock.