Goldsboro, NC vs Roanoke Rapids, NC

Roanoke Rapids is moderately more affordable than Goldsboro, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Goldsboro scores 75 compared to 68 for Roanoke Rapids, 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 $816/month in Roanoke Rapids — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Roanoke Rapids is more affordable at $129,400 median vs $173,700.

Median household income in Goldsboro is $47,005 compared to $53,981 in Roanoke Rapids (-12.9%). Roanoke Rapids offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Goldsboro spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 18.1% in Roanoke Rapids.