Goldsboro, NC vs Reidsville, NC

Reidsville is moderately more affordable than Goldsboro, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Goldsboro scores 75 compared to 67 for Reidsville, 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 $773/month in Reidsville — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Reidsville is more affordable at $139,000 median vs $173,700.

Median household income in Goldsboro is $47,005 compared to $42,702 in Reidsville (+10.1%). The higher salaries in Goldsboro 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, more than the 21.7% in Reidsville.