Lexington, NC vs Rockingham, NC

Rockingham is moderately more affordable than Lexington, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Lexington scores 72 compared to 66 for Rockingham, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lexington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lexington is $882/month compared to $717/month in Rockingham — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rockingham is more affordable at $133,900 median vs $158,100.

Median household income in Lexington is $41,775 compared to $36,695 in Rockingham (+13.8%). While Lexington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lexington spend roughly 25.3% of their income on rent, more than the 23.4% in Rockingham.