Polkton, NC vs Roxboro, NC

Roxboro is moderately more affordable than Polkton, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Polkton scores 73 compared to 69 for Roxboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Polkton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Polkton is $936/month compared to $787/month in Roxboro — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Roxboro has cheaper rent, Polkton actually has lower median home values ($134,100 vs $138,700).

Median household income in Polkton is $45,625 compared to $39,283 in Roxboro (+16.1%). While Polkton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Polkton spend roughly 24.6% of their income on rent, more than the 24% in Roxboro.