Goldsboro, NC vs Jacksonville, NC

Goldsboro is moderately more affordable than Jacksonville, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Goldsboro scores 75 compared to 86 for Jacksonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jacksonville 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 $1,268/month in Jacksonville — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Goldsboro is more affordable at $173,700 median vs $191,700.

Median household income in Goldsboro is $47,005 compared to $54,069 in Jacksonville (-13.1%). The higher salaries in Jacksonville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Goldsboro spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, less than the 28.1% in Jacksonville.