Marion, NC vs Wentworth, NC

Marion is moderately more affordable than Wentworth, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Marion scores 63 compared to 73 for Wentworth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wentworth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marion is $687/month compared to $875/month in Wentworth — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marion is more affordable at $131,100 median vs $165,700.

Median household income in Marion is $44,472 compared to $67,455 in Wentworth (-34.1%). While Wentworth is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Marion spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.6% in Wentworth.