Goldsboro, NC vs Laurinburg, NC

Laurinburg is moderately more affordable than Goldsboro, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Goldsboro scores 75 compared to 66 for Laurinburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Goldsboro 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 $766/month in Laurinburg — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Laurinburg is more affordable at $121,500 median vs $173,700.

Median household income in Goldsboro is $47,005 compared to $39,258 in Laurinburg (+19.7%). While Goldsboro 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 23.4% in Laurinburg.