Murfreesboro, NC vs Roxboro, NC

Roxboro is moderately more affordable than Murfreesboro, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Murfreesboro scores 73 compared to 69 for Roxboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Murfreesboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Murfreesboro is $912/month compared to $787/month in Roxboro — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Roxboro is more affordable at $138,700 median vs $153,100.

Median household income in Murfreesboro is $43,504 compared to $39,283 in Roxboro (+10.7%). While Murfreesboro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Murfreesboro spend roughly 25.2% of their income on rent, more than the 24% in Roxboro.