Goldsboro, NC vs Hope Mills, NC

Goldsboro is moderately more affordable than Hope Mills, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Goldsboro scores 75 compared to 80 for Hope Mills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hope Mills 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 $1,097/month in Hope Mills — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Goldsboro is more affordable at $173,700 median vs $176,300.

Median household income in Goldsboro is $47,005 compared to $60,671 in Hope Mills (-22.5%). While Hope Mills 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 21.7% in Hope Mills.