Myrtle Grove, NC vs Royal Pines, NC

Royal Pines is moderately more affordable than Myrtle Grove, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Myrtle Grove scores 112 compared to 107 for Royal Pines, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Myrtle Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Myrtle Grove is $1,523/month compared to $1,397/month in Royal Pines — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Royal Pines is more affordable at $369,500 median vs $398,600.

Median household income in Myrtle Grove is $112,139 compared to $105,956 in Royal Pines (+5.8%). While Myrtle Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Myrtle Grove spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Royal Pines.