Red Oak, NC vs Rockingham, NC

Rockingham is moderately more affordable than Red Oak, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Red Oak scores 75 compared to 66 for Rockingham, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Red Oak can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Red Oak is $818/month compared to $717/month in Rockingham — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rockingham is more affordable at $133,900 median vs $236,200.

Median household income in Red Oak is $81,464 compared to $36,695 in Rockingham (+122%). While Red Oak is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Red Oak spend roughly 12% of their income on rent, less than the 23.4% in Rockingham.