Lucama, NC vs Plymouth, NC

Plymouth is moderately more affordable than Lucama, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Lucama scores 70 compared to 65 for Plymouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lucama can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lucama is $1,009/month compared to $819/month in Plymouth — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plymouth is more affordable at $83,900 median vs $98,200.

Median household income in Lucama is $34,583 compared to $30,462 in Plymouth (+13.5%). While Lucama is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lucama spend roughly 35% of their income on rent, more than the 32.3% in Plymouth. The Plymouth ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.