Tabor City, NC vs Tarboro, NC

Tabor City, NC and Tarboro, NC have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.6% difference in their overall index. Tabor City scores 64 while Tarboro scores 65 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Tabor City is $722/month compared to $698/month in Tarboro — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tarboro has cheaper rent, Tabor City actually has lower median home values ($109,600 vs $155,500).

Median household income in Tabor City is $37,014 compared to $49,386 in Tarboro (-25.1%). While Tarboro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Tabor City spend roughly 23.4% of their income on rent, more than the 17% in Tarboro.