St. Stephens, NC vs Windsor, NC

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Windsor is 16.1% cheaper than St. Stephens. With a cost index of 63 vs 73, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Windsor to St. Stephens should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Stephens is $864/month compared to $682/month in Windsor — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Windsor is more affordable at $111,400 median vs $187,500.

Median household income in St. Stephens is $57,882 compared to $38,631 in Windsor (+49.8%). 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 St. Stephens spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, less than the 21.2% in Windsor.