2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Hamlet, NC vs Tarboro, NC

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Is it cheaper to live in Tarboro or is it cheaper to live in Hamlet?
- Tarboro is 3.6% more expensive than Hamlet.

Which city has more affordable housing, Tarboro or Hamlet?
- Tarboro housing costs are 28.1% less expensive than Hamlet housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Hamlet or is Health Care more affordable in Tarboro.
- Health related expenses are 16.8% more in Tarboro.
 Hamlet, NCTarboro, NCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock72.9100
 Food & Groceries92.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock132.3100
 Housing38.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$139,900$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock71.5100
 Miscellaneous80.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Tarboro    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Tarboro is a small town, but big on hospitality. The people are very friendly and helpful. I moved here almost 4 yrs ago and neighbors welcomed me to the neighborhood  More

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There is nothing here. Nothing for kids to do, nothing for adults to do. The schools are terrible. Your kids will not have a chance in life if they go to Tarboro city  More

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Over 16 years ago

Tarboro is a small town and honestly there is nothing to do here. I have lived here for 4 yrs (my family have lived here much longer, and you have to drive 16-20 miles  More

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