Pembroke, NC vs Roxboro, NC

Pembroke is moderately more affordable than Roxboro, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Pembroke scores 64 compared to 69 for Roxboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roxboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pembroke is $700/month compared to $787/month in Roxboro — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pembroke is more affordable at $114,700 median vs $138,700.

Median household income in Pembroke is $22,940 compared to $39,283 in Roxboro (-41.6%). While Roxboro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pembroke spend roughly 36.6% of their income on rent, more than the 24% in Roxboro. The Roxboro ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.