Plymouth, NC vs St. Stephens, NC

Plymouth is moderately more affordable than St. Stephens, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Plymouth scores 65 compared to 73 for St. Stephens, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Stephens can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Plymouth is $819/month compared to $864/month in St. Stephens — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plymouth is more affordable at $83,900 median vs $187,500.

Median household income in Plymouth is $30,462 compared to $57,882 in St. Stephens (-47.4%). While St. Stephens is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Plymouth spend roughly 32.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.9% in St. Stephens. The St. Stephens ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.