Aberdeen, NC vs Nags Head, NC

Aberdeen is moderately more affordable than Nags Head, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Aberdeen scores 91 compared to 100 for Nags Head, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Nags Head can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aberdeen is $1,151/month compared to $1,005/month in Nags Head — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Nags Head has cheaper rent, Aberdeen actually has lower median home values ($287,200 vs $451,100).

Median household income in Aberdeen is $72,955 compared to $87,619 in Nags Head (-16.7%). While Nags Head is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Aberdeen spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Nags Head.